Koji Takahashi

1962 -
  • Ceramics
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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
    Koji Takahashi

    About the Artist

    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

    Public Collections

    • Tanabe Museum of Art

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