Hailing from Kyoto, Kimura Morikazu (1921-2015) went against the grain of producing traditional 'Kyo-yaki', and instead exploring and mastering a range of glazes such as Tenmoku, and exploring forms inspired...
Hailing from Kyoto, Kimura Morikazu (1921-2015) went against the grain of producing traditional "Kyo-yaki", and instead exploring and mastering a range of glazes such as Tenmoku, and exploring forms inspired by historical ceramics of the Song dynasty. His refined classical sensibilities speak to the heart of Japanese pottery as a whole, going beyond regional classifications of Japanese ceramics. He was Sawamura Jiro’s assistant at the Imperial Ceramic Experimental Institute before going on to become an independent potter in 1946 after establishing his studio in the Fukui prefecture. He was decorated many times with awards such as the Japanese Traditional Craft Art Exhibition Award of Excellence, the Japan Ceramic Society Award, and more.