Kato Mami 加藤真美 b. 1963
Bowl, "Suimei", 2025
Seto porcelain
H5 7/8 × W7 7/8 × D9 in.
H15 × W20 × D23 cm
H15 × W20 × D23 cm
With signed wood box
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The title of this work 'Suimei' refers to the image of sun and moonlight shimmering over the surface of water. The vessel expresses that through flow in form, and a...
The title of this work "Suimei" refers to the image of sun and moonlight shimmering over the surface of water. The vessel expresses that through flow in form, and a subtly shimmering, undulating glaze under different light conditions.
Kato’s achievements have been recognized across Japan. Among her awards are the Koie Ryoji prize in the Choza Togei Exhibition (2013), Grand Prizes at the Mino Ceramic Art Exhibition (2018), Mino Ceramic Exhibition (2019), and the honor of exhibiting at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (2021), the Shoroku Chawan Competition (2014, 2024; renamed the Mino Chawan Exhibition in 2015), and most recently, the Paramita Ceramic Exhibition Grand Prize (2024), Beyond accolades, her practice is rooted in an exploration of connection, transformation and humanity across time:“I seek forms that transcend time,” she reflects, “silent presences that radiate a sense of universal beauty that have a soul-like presence.”
Working primarily with porcelain slabs, Kato constructs sculptural vessels that recall glaciers and distant celestial landscapes. Her meticulous hand-building process layering, folding, and draping porcelain clay has resulted in a celebrated body of work that has earned her place in contemporary ceramics collections across Japan and internationally.
Kato’s achievements have been recognized across Japan. Among her awards are the Koie Ryoji prize in the Choza Togei Exhibition (2013), Grand Prizes at the Mino Ceramic Art Exhibition (2018), Mino Ceramic Exhibition (2019), and the honor of exhibiting at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (2021), the Shoroku Chawan Competition (2014, 2024; renamed the Mino Chawan Exhibition in 2015), and most recently, the Paramita Ceramic Exhibition Grand Prize (2024), Beyond accolades, her practice is rooted in an exploration of connection, transformation and humanity across time:“I seek forms that transcend time,” she reflects, “silent presences that radiate a sense of universal beauty that have a soul-like presence.”