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Yawaragi Tobo
Yawaragi Tobo
Kazuya Shimizu
He pursues the beauty of utility with a motto of "Slightly modern everyday tableware".
He uses the technique of in-spray decoration, kneading, inlay, and white slip coat to create works utilizing the good properties of clay in Echizen.
Biography
- 1973
Born in Torihama, former Mikata-cho, Fukui Prefecture
- 1996
Graduated from Art Course, Education Department, Tokoha University
Studied under Shinichi Aoshima who specialized in Shizuhata ware (Shizuoka) while in school
After that, he studied Echizen ware
- 2001
Established Yawaragi Kobo
- 2001
Won a prize in craftwork division of Tsuruga City Comprehensive Art Exhibition
- 2003
Won a prize in craftwork division of Tsuruga City Comprehensive Art Exhibition
- 2013
Won a craft and art prize in the 45th Japan Fine Arts Exhibition
- 2014
Received Mayor Award in craftwork division of Tsuruga City Comprehensive Art Exhibition
- 2017
Recommended as being qualified for an exemption of examining in craftwork division of Tsuruga City Comprehensive Art Exhibition
- 2017
Received the Modern Pottery Encouraging prize in the 2nd Japan Ceramics Association
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