Morihisa Suzuki

1972 -
  • Metalwork
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 1

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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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