Yoshiaki Yamane

Style

At my noborigama (multi-chambered climbing kiln) I produce typical Bizen ware ceramics; they are unglazed biscuit ware. Applying wheel-thrown and slab-building techniques I produce tableware, flower vases, and tea utensils.

Biography

• 1973
  Studied under Bizen ware artist and Living National Treasure YAMAMOTO Toshu
• 1978
  Started research activities at the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center
• 1979
  Established a climbing kiln at Kuse Twon, Maniwa County
• 1983
  Selected for the Chunichi International Exhibition of Ceramic Arts
• 1986
  Selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
• 1987
  Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition
• 1989
  Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition
  Selected for the "Arts of the Tea Ceremony" Exhibition

Awards

• 1981
  Awarded at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
• 1982
  Awarded at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
• 1984
  Awarded at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Chugoku Branch Exhibition
• 1989
  Selected and awarded at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition