Artist Profile
pottery
Kiyoko Morioka
Career
- 1974
- Born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa
- 1994
- Studied abroad at Denmark Art Folkeskolen
- 2016
- Acquired PhD in Kanazawa College of Art & Design
- 2022
- Professor at Kobe Design University
- Certified as Japanese Traditional Craftsman [Kutani-Pottery Molding Division]
- The theme of my work is [The pursue of self expression with the use of translucent porcelain]. I create my work by using the wheel.I am trying to express the fascinating coexistence of softness, warmth, and sternness of porcelain. My goal is to utilize the smooth feel of porcelain and to emphasize its translucent characteristics. I hope when people use my vessels, that their hearts will be filled with a plentiful joy.
Awards Received
- 2010
- Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award & Japan Craft Award for The 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition
- 2011
- Governor of Tokyo Award & Award for Excellence & Kazuya Kuroda Judge's Award for The Tokyo Dome Tableware Festival
- 2012
- Technology Award for The 35th Dento Kutaniyaki Kogeiten
Exhibition
- 2019
- Personal Exhibition at Matsuya Ginza - 09'~, Tokyo
- 2019
- "BREAKING THE CEILING" at LKGALLERY, Boston
- 2020
- Personal Exhibition at Takashimaya Nihombashi, Tokyo
- 2021
- "The Flying Bird (Tobu Tori)" at Ginza Ippodo, Tokyo
- 【Collection】 Ishikawa Kutani Ware Technical Training Center Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum Kanazawa College of Art