FEATURED ARTISTS
Ichihime Nakamura
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Carving the Warmth of Stone: A New Form of Akama Stone
After studying geology at university, Ichihime Nakamura became fascinated by the modeled beauty of traditional Akama inkstones and studied under Nobuo Horio, a holder of Intangible Cultural Property designated by Yamaguchi Prefecture. Using beautifully colored Akama stone quarried around Ube City, she brings out the smooth texture and soft curves of the stone through painstaking handwork. Highly acclaimed for her meticulous craftsmanship—including works with delicate forms inspired by motifs such as plant seeds—she received the Japan Kōgei Association New Artist Award at the 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition. She continues to pursue elegant inkstones that harmonize with modern life while preserving traditional techniques.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 54th Ceramics Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
The top ceramics exhibition in Japan.
Introducing awarded artworks that have been strictly judged and selected from the newest works of ceramic artists who are members of the Japan Kōgei Association, using particularly chosen material and techniques.
EVENTS
The 54th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
CATEGORIES
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Ceramics Artists & Artworks Technique
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Textiles Artists & Artworks Technique
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Lacquerware Artists & Artworks Technique
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Metalwork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Wood and Bamboo Artists & Artworks Technique
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Dolls Artists & Artworks Technique
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Glasswork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Cloisonné enamel work Artists & Artworks Technique
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Kirikane Artists & Artworks Technique
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Hardstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Inkstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Sunagowork Artists & Artworks Technique
