Toyofumi Toyoshima
- Ceramics
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- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 1
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- CategoryCeramics
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TechniquesInlay ceramics, Overglaze enamel
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Born1960 -
- Based inOkayama
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MembershipAssociate member, Japan Kogei Association
Biography
- 1960Born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
- 1997Studied under Bizen artist Yoshimoto Shuho
- 2000Established a semi-underground anagama kiln and became independent
- 2005Established a split-firewood kerosene kiln
Has been endeavoring to perfect his style of ceramics - 2008Selected for the Chūgoku Traditional Kōgei Exhibition for the first time (selected every year from this year onward)
- 2009Selected for the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
- 2020Selected for the Japan Ceramic Society "Modern Ceramics Encouragement Prize" Chugoku Shikoku Exhibition
- 2022Designated as commissioned artist of the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
- 2023Selected for the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
Style
I create original artwork by adding various coloring techniques to ancient sue stoneware.
The themes of my artwork vary from very small things in nature to the creation of the universe.
Awards
- 2008Received the Special Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
- 2009Received the Incentive Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
- 2011Received the Bizen City Executive Committee Chairman Award at the 25th National Cultural Festival
- 2013Received the Incentive Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
- 2015Received the Prefectural Art Exhibition Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
- 2016Received the Governor Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition
- 2017Received the Incentive Award at the Chūgoku Traditional Kōgei 60th Anniversary Exhibition
- 2021Received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition