Keijiro Kakutani

1976 -
  • Metalwork
  • Price Range $3,000 - 5,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 7

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    • Category
      Metalwork
    • Techniques
      Clay mold casting
    • Born
      1976 -
    • Based in
      Osaka
    • Membership
      Full member, Japan Kogei Association
      Executive Director of the Japan Kōgei Association Kinki Branch
      Chairman of the Arts & Crafts Association of Osaka
      Director of the Arts & Crafts Association of Higashiosaka
    Keijiro Kakutani

    Style

    The kettle for boiling water is known as “the master of the tea ceremony” and its form and shape have been constantly adapted over the centuries, giving rise to a great variety of types and designs. My aim is to pursue and capture the crystallization of utility and beauty that have been polished throughout the long history of the tea ceremony.
    I also want people to experience the attractiveness and charm of metalcraft, and I am developing craftworks harmonizing with our daily life.

    Biography

    • 1976
      Born in Higasinari, Osaka
    • 1999
      Graduated from Kinki University, Faculty of Economics
      Worked at a private company during his 20s
    • 2006
      Studied under his father and tea kettle caster Seiichi
    • 2013
      Selected for the 60th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition for the first time

    Awards

    • 2012
      Received the Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Award at the 41st Kinki Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2014
      Received the Osaka Governor Award at the 56th Osaka Arts and Crafts Exhibition
      Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 43rd Metalworks Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2015
      Received the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station Manager Award at the 57th Osaka Arts and Crafts Exhibition
      Received the Osaka Board of Education Award at the 44th Kinki Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2016
      Received the Japan Kōgei Association Award at the 45th Metalworks Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
      Received the Honorary Mention Award at the 62nd All Kansai Exhibition
      Received the Incentive Award at the 71st Shinsho Kogei Exhibition
    • 2017
      Received the Soukeikai Award at the 46th Metalworks Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2018
      Received the Higashi Osaka City Mayor Award at the 52nd Higashi Osaka Craft Exhibition
    • 2020
      Received the Japan Kōgei Association Kinki Branch Manager Award at the 49th Kinki Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
    • 2021
      Received the Osaka Arts & Crafts Association Chairman Award at the 62nd Osaka Arts and Crafts Exhibition
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