Yuho Kaneshige
The third son of Kanashige Sozan. He established his own studio in 1980 after apprenticing under his father. He primarily produces tea ceremony ceramics such as tea bowls and water droppers, and in 2019, he was designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture.
He was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1950 as the third son of Sozan Kaneshige.
He became his father's disciple in 1975.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1980.
He became his father's disciple in 1975.
He became independent as a ceramic artist in 1980.
Biography
Mr. Yukuni Kanashige was born as the third son of Mr. Sosan Kanashige, a holder of Intangible Cultural Property.
From 1975, he studied pottery under his father, Mr. Sosan Kanashige.
He became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama.
Currently, he primarily produces tea ware such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.
In the tea bowls he particularly enjoys, he emphasizes the inner form (mizunomi) and pursues a balance with the exterior and usability.
He has received awards such as the Prefectural Exhibition Sanyo Shimbun Award, the Encouragement Award at the Chanoyu Form Exhibition, and the Encouragement Award at the Tanko Biennale.
He received the Japan Ceramic Association Award in 2002 and the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award in 2018.
In 2019, he was certified as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property Designated by Okayama Prefecture.
He is also dedicated to holding solo exhibitions, which are held in various locations both inside and outside the prefecture.
From 1975, he studied pottery under his father, Mr. Sosan Kanashige.
He became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama.
Currently, he primarily produces tea ware such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.
In the tea bowls he particularly enjoys, he emphasizes the inner form (mizunomi) and pursues a balance with the exterior and usability.
He has received awards such as the Prefectural Exhibition Sanyo Shimbun Award, the Encouragement Award at the Chanoyu Form Exhibition, and the Encouragement Award at the Tanko Biennale.
He received the Japan Ceramic Association Award in 2002 and the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award in 2018.
In 2019, he was certified as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property Designated by Okayama Prefecture.
He is also dedicated to holding solo exhibitions, which are held in various locations both inside and outside the prefecture.