Yoshikawa Masamichi 吉川正道 b. 1946

“Science and technique are necessary in ceramics. However, I believe it is prayer. Humans demand joy in their life. Literature, philosophy, music, religion, dance, performance, etc… Time and thoughts became the culture. And richness was given in life. In the infinite transparency like the water from a spring, I want to find this life.” —Yoshikawa Masamichi (International Academy of Ceramics) Three works by Yoshikawa Masamichi in the terminal at Nagoya International Aiport, 2005. Image courtesy of Centrair. Born in Chigasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture- also the hometown of influential figures...