Ryuichi Kakurezaki
Born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1950. After transitioning from design to pottery, he studied under Jun Isesaki and others. He established his own practice in 1985 and was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture in 2019.
He was born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1950.
He graduated from Osaka University of Arts in 1973.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1975.
He became an independent ceramic artist in 1985.
He graduated from Osaka University of Arts in 1973.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1975.
He became an independent ceramic artist in 1985.
Biography
Ryuichi Kakuzaki was born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1950.
He graduated from Osaka University of the Arts in 1973.
Seeking a "transition from two-dimensional to three-dimensional form," he changed careers from graphic designer to ceramic artist.
From 1975 onward, he studied under Shuichi Iwamoto and Jun Isesaki.
In 1985, he established his kiln in Funagata, Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture, and became independent.
In 1990, he became a full member of the Japan Craft Association.
In 1988 and 1992, he won the Grand Prize at the Chanoyu Sculpture Exhibition.
In 1997, his work was exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition, and he has since held solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kurashiki, New York, and other cities around the world.
In 2019, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.
He graduated from Osaka University of the Arts in 1973.
Seeking a "transition from two-dimensional to three-dimensional form," he changed careers from graphic designer to ceramic artist.
From 1975 onward, he studied under Shuichi Iwamoto and Jun Isesaki.
In 1985, he established his kiln in Funagata, Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture, and became independent.
In 1990, he became a full member of the Japan Craft Association.
In 1988 and 1992, he won the Grand Prize at the Chanoyu Sculpture Exhibition.
In 1997, his work was exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition, and he has since held solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kurashiki, New York, and other cities around the world.
In 2019, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.