Michiaki Kaneshige
Born in Ine, Bizen City, in 1934. The eldest son of Living National Treasure Kinjo Toyo. Studying under his father, he produced a wide range of works, including tea ceramics and geometric sculptures.
He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1934 as the eldest son of Toyou Kaneshige.
He became a father's disciple since 1955 after graduating from college.
He died in 1995.
He became a father's disciple since 1955 after graduating from college.
He died in 1995.
Biography
Mr. Michiaki Kaneshige was born in Ibi in 1934 as the eldest son of Mr. Toyo Kaneshige.
In 1955, he graduated from the Department of Crafts at the Kanazawa College of Art.
Afterward, he studied under his father, Mr. Toyo Kaneshige, and pursued the path of ceramic art.
In addition to tea ceramics such as water droppers and flower vases, he also created geometric sculptural objects and bowls.
In addition to exhibitions in Japan, his works were also exhibited overseas.
From 1957, his works were selected for the Asahi Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition for three consecutive years.
He also expanded his field of activity, including being selected for the Nippon Exhibition.
In 1960, he toured the United States to study ceramics.
In 1969, he became a full member of the Japan Craft Association.
In 1970, he received the Toyo Kaneshige Award.
In 1973, he was recommended as a member of the Issuikai Ceramic Art Committee, and in 1980, he received the Japan Ceramic Association Award.
In 1990, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.
He passed away in 1995.
In 1955, he graduated from the Department of Crafts at the Kanazawa College of Art.
Afterward, he studied under his father, Mr. Toyo Kaneshige, and pursued the path of ceramic art.
In addition to tea ceramics such as water droppers and flower vases, he also created geometric sculptural objects and bowls.
In addition to exhibitions in Japan, his works were also exhibited overseas.
From 1957, his works were selected for the Asahi Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition for three consecutive years.
He also expanded his field of activity, including being selected for the Nippon Exhibition.
In 1960, he toured the United States to study ceramics.
In 1969, he became a full member of the Japan Craft Association.
In 1970, he received the Toyo Kaneshige Award.
In 1973, he was recommended as a member of the Issuikai Ceramic Art Committee, and in 1980, he received the Japan Ceramic Association Award.
In 1990, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.
He passed away in 1995.