Morihisa Suzuki

1972 -
  • Metalwork
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Techniques
    Clay mold casting
  • Born
    1972 -
  • Based in
    Iwate
  • Membership
    Full member, Japan Kogei Association
    16th generation of Suzuki Morihisa,
    President of Suzuki Morihisa Studio Ltd.
Morihisa Suzuki

Style

16th generation of the Suzuki Morihisa Studio, a Nambu ironware studio founded in 1625 as purveying metal caster to the former Nambu clan.
With my experience as a graphic designer, I produces mainly iron kettles and tea kettles of both classic and modern designs.

Biography

  • Born in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture as the second son of 15th generation Morihisa Suzuki (Shiiko)
  • Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Crafts, Metal Casting major
  • After working as an instructor at a preparatory school for art universities, started working as a graphic designer at an apparel brand
    At the same time, worked as an illustrator for advertisements and magazines
  • 2008
    Started producing ironware at Suzuki Morihisa Studio Ltd.
  • 2013
    Started submitting to the Japan Kōgei Association exhibitions
  • 2014
    Becomes CEO of SUZUKI MORIHISA STUDIO Ltd.
  • 2017
    Selected as the TAKUMI of Iwate at the LEXUS NEW TAKUMI PROJECT
  • 2023
    Succeeded to the name 16th Generation Morihisa Suzuki
  • 2024
    Held the 16th Generation Morihisa Suzuki Succession Commemorative Exhibition at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store

Awards

  • 2016
    Received the Incentive Award at the 56th East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2018
    Received the Incentive Award at the TANSUIOU special award

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