Kato Mami 加藤真美 b. 1963
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The title Cho-On (潮音) refers to “tidal sound.” With the ebb and flow of the tide, the water swirls and generates a subtle sound. In response to this imagery, she created a form that feels slightly lighter, introducing a sense of movement into the work.
Working primarily with porcelain slabs, Kato constructs sculptural vessels that evoke 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 a place in contemporary ceramic collections across Japan and internationally.
Kato’s achievements have been recognized both in Japan and abroad. Among her awards are the Ryoji Koie Prize at the Choza Ceramic Art Exhibition (2013), Grand Prizes at the Mino Ceramic Art Exhibition (2018, 2019), and selection for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (2021). She has also been exhibited in the Shoroku Chawan Competition (2014, 2024; renamed the Mino Chawan Exhibition in 2015), and most recently received the Grand Prize at the Paramita Ceramic Exhibition (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 and possess a soul-like quality.”