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Tomoko Takahashi

Price Range $600 - 4,000

The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.

Elevating Gold Decoration Techniques to Modern Ceramics

Ceramic artist Tomoko Takahashi makes ceramics using gold and silver decoration techniques that create beautiful patterns with gold and silver leaf. Her moon-themed ceramics with a unique worldview are gaining popularity. Takahashi received the NHK Chairman Award at the 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition, the top public exhibition in Japan where the artworks from Living National Treasures to up and coming young artists gather. This was her first award at the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition, but she has received many awards at the Kikuchi Biennale and the Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics for the Tea Ceremony where the artworks of modern ceramic artists that are gaining attention gather.

AWARDED ARTWORKS

The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)

The largest exhibition in Japan where the beauty and techniques of Japanese crafts gather. Introducing awarded ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, metalwork, wood and bamboo work, dolls, and other various works that have been strictly judged and selected.