9.5 x 12cm

Masahiko Otani(ohtani)

Mr. Ohtani Masahiko is known for his unique shaping techniques, for which he has won numerous awards. One look at his pieces shows them to be dynamic and arresting. He is also respected for his diligence to his craft. One third of the whole year is devoted to his research into different types of glazes which he prepares himself . The glazes are created by burning different types of wood and straw. Straw from near the sea is rejected due to its high salt content, a fact which reflects his committment to using only materials which live up to his rigorous standards

Born in 1963.
Graduated from Yamaguchi College of Arts in March 1984.
　　 Started training at Kyusetsu Kiln in April.
　　　　 　Studied under Eizo Miwa.
1990, 1991, 1992: Selected for the Western Crafts Exhibition 3 times.
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994: Selected for the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition 5 times.
1992, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2005: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Sculpting Exhibition 5 times.
1998: Became independent in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. 1998
: Father and Son Exhibition (Gallery Takasegawa, Izumo).
1999: First solo exhibition at Ikebukuro Tobu Department Store. 2000:
Selected for the Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition
. 2000, 2001: Received the Asahi Shimbun Encouragement Award at the Japan Crafts Association Yamaguchi Branch Exhibition
2001, 2004: Selected for the Oribe no Shinsakuto Exhibition. 2007
, 2010, 2014: Selected for the Contemporary Ceramic Art Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 3 times
2009: Japan Crafts Association Yamaguchi Branch Exhibition, NHK Broadcasting Station Award
2011: Selected for the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition
2013, 2014: Selected for the Shoroku Award Tea Bowl Exhibition 2 times