Makoto Yamaguchi山口真人
1978- Nishiyama Kiln 6th Generation
I aim to modernize Mino ware which was originated in Japan in the 16th century. I create ceramics based on the styles such as Shino, Oribe, Kiseto and Setoguro.
Profile
PROFILE
| 1978 | Born in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture |
| 2000 | Studied under Hiroshige Kato at Akazu |
| 2004 | Launched independent kiln at Seto, and travelled to East Asia and Europe |
| 2007 | Selected for the first time for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition |
| 2015 | Solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, thereafter numerous solo exhibitions at art galleries in Japan and abroad |
Awards
AWARDS
| 2007 | Won prizes at Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other exhibitions |