Kozue Ogata

About the Artist

Expressing the Beauty of Plants with Underglaze Blue Painting Techniques

Kozue Ogata is a ceramic artist drawing plants and flowers that look gentle but dignified in underglaze blue painting. As she studied Seto blue and white ceramics which is known for descriptions of nature, she expresses the quiet, yet sparkling sights of nature with beautiful gradations of cobalt blue and forms of delicately blooming flowers. Her artwork with beautiful forms and painting techniques are evaluated highly within Japan and overseas. She received the Grand Award, the Japan Kōgei Association Chairman's Award, at the 54th Ceramics Traditional Kōgei Exhibition. With her highly refined expressiveness, she brings a breath of fresh air to the world of contemporary ceramics.

Biography

• 1974
  Born in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
• 2000
  Graduated from Aichi University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts, Ceramics Master
  Completion work "Tea Container with Design in Underglaze Blue" purchased by the University
• 2001
  Established a kiln in Fujieda, Shizuoka after training at Seto Blue and White Ceramics Center
• 2012
  Selected as a commemorative gift presented to those awarded by Fujieda City, selected every year from this year onward
• 2021
  Vase with Underglaze Blue Design "Morning Glory" selected for the 68th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition, purchased by the Imperial Household Agency

Awards

• 1998
  Received the Rotary Club of Seto North Chairman Award at the 1st Seto Blue and White Ceramics Public Exhibition
• 2000
  Received the Seto Blue and White Ceramics Special Award at the 2nd Seto Blue and White Ceramics Public Exhibition
• 2002
  Received the Blue and White Ceramics Award at the 3rd Seto Blue and White Ceramics Public Exhibition
• 2004
  Received the Aichi Governor Award at the 35th Tōkai Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2005
  Received the Tōkai Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Award at the 36th Tōkai Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2008
  Received the Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education Manager Award at the 39th Tōkai Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2012
  Received the Fine Artisan Award at "Making Fujieda a Lively Town" Grand Awards
• 2013
  Received the Incentive Award at the 5th Kikuchi Biennale
• 2020
  Received the Most Excellent Member Award at the 46th Shizuoka Kougei Exhibition
• 2021
  Received the Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education Manager Award at the 52nd Tōkai Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2024
  Aichi Prefecture Governor Award, 55th Tōkai Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
• 2026
  Japan Kōgei Association Chairman's Award, 54th Ceramics Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

Official Site / Social Media etc.

• Official Site