ONI HAGI "Masahiko Ohtani " HISSEN CHAWAN 500K

07.04.2021

ONI HAGI "Masahiko Ohtani " work Hagi bowl ☆ co-box HISSEN CHAWAN 14cm · height 9cm · Weight total 418G Ohtani Masahiko " work Hagi bowl ☆ co-box apprenticeship at Miwa Kyusetsu kiln under the guidance of Miwa Eizou

Ohtani Masahiko - Keisen kiln

Potter's profile - Ohtani Masahiko1963-Born in Nagato, Yamaguchi prefecture 1984 (March)- Graduated from Yamaguchi College of Arts 1984 (April) - Started his apprenticeship at Miwa Kyusetsu kiln under the guidance of Miwa Eizou, the younger brother or the present Miwa Kyusetsu 1990 - Awarded a prize at the Seibu Traditional Crafts Exhibition (also awarded in 1991 and 1992) 1991 - Awarded a prize at the Yamaguchi Arts Exhibition (awarded for 5 consecutive years) 1992 - Awarded a prize at the "Cha no yu no zoukei"（shaping techniques) Exhibition (awarded for 4 consecutive years) 1998 - Set up his own kiln in Nagato city, Yamaguchi pref. 1999 - Held his first private exhibition at Tobu Department Store, Tokyo 2000 - Awarded a prize at the Modern Tea ware Exhibition Exhibited at the Nihon Kogei Kai (Japan Traditional Crafts) Exhibition, Yamaguchi chapter for the first time. Awarded a prize from the Asashi Shimbun Newspaper (also awarded the following year) 2001 - Awarded a prize at the "Oribe no kokoro"Exhibition for the first time Exhibited at the Nihon Kogei Kai (Japan Traditional Crafts) Exhibition, Yamaguchi chapter for the second time. 2004 - Awarded a prize at the "Oribe no kokoro"Exhibition for the second time 2005 - Awarded a prize at the "Cha no yu no zoukei"(shaping techniques) Exhibition 2007 - Awarded the Hagi Modern Pottery Grand Prix 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.