Makoto Nakamura
Born in 1949 in Bizen City as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. He studied Bizen ware under his father and spent many years working at the kiln of Michiaki Kanae, honing his craft.
He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1949.
Since 1971 he became an apprentice to his father, Rokuro Nakamura.
He became independent from 1975 as a ceramic artist.
Since 1971 he became an apprentice to his father, Rokuro Nakamura.
He became independent from 1975 as a ceramic artist.
Biography
Mr. Makoto Nakamura was born in 1949 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, as the eldest son of Mr. Rokuro Nakamura.
From 1971, he studied Bizen ware from the ground up under his father, Mr. Rokuro Nakamura,
and underwent extensive training in various techniques, from preparing clay to creating finished pieces.
In addition, to learn the firing techniques of Mr. Toyo Kaneshige,
he assisted Mr. Michiaki Kaneshige with kiln firings for ten years and was greatly influenced by his work.
He subsequently established his own studio in 1975.
Today, he produces a wide range of works, from flower vessels and tableware to sake vessels, with a particular focus on the latter.
He actively holds solo exhibitions in various locations across Japan, including Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya,
and has also held joint exhibitions with his son, Mr. Kazuki Nakamura.
From 1971, he studied Bizen ware from the ground up under his father, Mr. Rokuro Nakamura,
and underwent extensive training in various techniques, from preparing clay to creating finished pieces.
In addition, to learn the firing techniques of Mr. Toyo Kaneshige,
he assisted Mr. Michiaki Kaneshige with kiln firings for ten years and was greatly influenced by his work.
He subsequently established his own studio in 1975.
Today, he produces a wide range of works, from flower vessels and tableware to sake vessels, with a particular focus on the latter.
He actively holds solo exhibitions in various locations across Japan, including Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya,
and has also held joint exhibitions with his son, Mr. Kazuki Nakamura.