About the author, Kimio Yamada

Ceramicist
Kimio Yamada
Kimio Yamada
After training in Arita, he worked as the second generation owner of Kiyoshigama in Tobe. He established the Arita-specific molding technique using a beef spatula in Tobe, and his high level of technique has earned him high praise from many experts. By adding differences in the mixture of glazes and firing methods, he creates works with a variety of expressions.
Base of operations
Ehime Prefecture
Awards
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Event history
Kimio Yamada Online Exhibition 2024
Base of operations
Ehime Prefecture
Awards
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Event history
Kimio Yamada Online Exhibition 2024

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Short Videos

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Career history (how you got into traditional crafts, how you studied and got trained by an apprentice, etc.)

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The Joshua Blue series, which expresses the blue of the Seto Inland Sea and the sky of the Ise region, has been recognized by many people for the beauty of its deep blue, and has led to the creation of a variety of unprecedented works in Tobe ware.

He has donated a variety of works to the Vatican in recent years and is an artist well versed in a wide range of fields.

My products are understood and highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also overseas for their design and beauty. They represent the pursuit of universal beauty common to people all over the world, and serve as a bridge between various different cultures.

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