Artist Information and Artworks of Koji Takahashi

1962 -

Ceramics
Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
Price Range $1,000 - 3,500

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Vase with Cloud Design

H 29 x W 34 x D 34 cm
Year.2022 Sold Out

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Jar with Flower Design

H 34.0 x W 33.0 x D 33.0 cm
Year.2025 Contact for Price

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Jar with Cloud Design

H 33 x W 35 x D 35 cm
Year.2024 Contact for Price

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Jar with Flower Design

H 33.0 x W 33.0 x D 33.0 cm
Year.2026 Contact for Price

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Vase with Cloud Design

H 38.0 x W 28.0 x D 28.0 cm
Year.2023 Sold Out

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Category
Ceramics
Born

1962 -
Based in
Shimane
Membership

Research member, Japan Kogei Association
Designated as Outstanding Specialized Technician of Shimane Prefecture

Style

Aiming to create ceramics that reflect the climate, geological features and landscape of the Izumo region.

Biography

1962

Born in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
1982

Studied under Mashiko ware artist Takeo Kawahara
1986

Studied under Tsuboya ware artist Tsunehide Shimabukuro
Studied climbing kiln techniques at Living National Treasure Jiro Kinjo's kiln
1988

Received permission to submit to the Jiro Kinjo Kiln School Exhibition for the first time
1990

Became independent and established a three-chambered climbing kiln in Matsue City
1995

Built a two-chambered climbing kiln, starts making vessels for the tea ceremony
1999

Selected for the 16th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition
(also selected for the 17th, 19th, 28th, 30th, 31st, 33rd, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th and 39th)
2000

Invited to submit to the Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition
2001

Received the name and mark of the Fujina ware kiln in Matsue City that had been going on for three generations
Started making ceramics with Fujina ware style designs as the Kajiyama Kiln
2005

Took part in the Matsue Japanese Sweets Modern Project
Presented ceramics in New York and received a favorable reputation
Designated as Outstanding Specialized Technician of Shimane Prefecture
2012

Becomes Chairman of the Pan-Industry Social Group "The Matsue Style Association"
2017

Submitted to "MONO JAPAN" in Amsterdam
2018

Designed and sold a cafe latte bowl for the Fumaiko 200th anniversary
2020

Selected for the Japan Ceramic Society "Modern Ceramics Encouragement Prize" Chugoku, Shikoku Exhibition, Appreciation Division
2021

"Izumo Hongu Ware" designated as Traditional Craft of Shimane Prefecture
2022

Received the Highest Rank at the 39th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition, "My No. 1 Choice"
2023

Received the Highest Rank at the 40th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition, "My No. 1 Choice"

Awards

1989

Received the Incentive Award at the Okiten Exhibition, Okinawa Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition
1991

Received the Crafts Federation Award at the Shimane Prefectural Exhibition
1993

Received the Gold Award at the Shimane Prefectural Exhibition
2004

Received the Matsue City Handmade Industry Excellent Craftsman Incentive Award
2017

Received the Grand Award, Excellence Award at the 34th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition
2019

Received the Shimane Governor Award at the 62nd Chūgoku Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
2022

Received the Matsue City Handmade Industry Excellent Craftsman Special Achievement Award
2023

Received the Shubi Award / Tanabe Museum of Art Director Award at the 40th Tanabe Museum of Art Grand Award “Arts of the Tea Ceremony” Exhibition
Received the Craft Division Incentive Award at the 97th Kokuten