Iwase Kenichi

• 1946
  Born in Tokyo
• 1966
  Studied under Kosei Matsui
• 1968
  Studied under Seimei Tsuji and Kyo Tsuji
• 1972
  Established a kiln in Hachioji
• 2006
  Becomes Full Member of the Japan Kōgei Association
• <Selections>
  Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009)
  East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (1998, 2001, 2008, 2013)
  Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (1985 <Part 3>, 2003 <Part 1>, 2005 <Part 1 and 3>, 2007 <Part 1 and 3>, 2009 <Part 1>, 2013 <Part 1>, 2015 <Part 1 and 3>, 2017 <Part 3>, 2019 <Part 3>)
  Kikuchi Biennale Exhibition (2009)
  Tobiten (2014)
  Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics for the Tea Ceremony (2015, 2016, 2020, 2022)
  Izushi Porcelain Triennale Competition (1997, 2003)
  Japan Folk Crafts Museum New Works Competition and Exhibition (2005 – 2022)
• <Solo Exhibitions>
  Matsuya Ginza (1986 – 90, 91 – 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019)
  Kakiden Gallery (2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021)
  Osaka Umeda Hankyu Main Store (1998)
  JR Nagoya Takashimaya (2012, 2013)

I try to create different types of artwork using porcelain clay and kaolin. Recently, I mainly use kaolin to make vessels with white slip. I am also trying to make various types of tea bowls.

• 2022
  Received the TOKI Oribe Incentive Award at the 14th Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics for the Tea Ceremony

• Official Site
• Instagram