Murata Gen 村田 元 Japanese, 1904-1988
H25.4 x Dia25.1 x Lip Dia13.9 cm
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Murata Gen was a dedicated and masterful Mingei potter. His first encounter with pottery was late, relative to many potters in his life, when he visited a folk craft exhibition showcasing Mashiko wares in 1934 Tokyo. It was then that his path took an unlikely turn, and his dreams of art were given a second chance. Inspired by the modest beauty of Mashiko pottery, he decided to relocate permanently to Mashiko in 1924, where studied for many years under Hamada Shoji and affiliated closely with the Mingei school.
His works are known for his surface glazes and sensitive iron paintings.
Murata Gen was a dedicated and masterful Mingei potter. His first encounter with pottery was late, relative to many potters in his life, when he visited a folk craft exhibition showcasing Mashiko wares in 1934 Tokyo. It was then that his path took an unlikely turn, and his dreams of art were given a second chance. Inspired by the modest beauty of Mashiko pottery, he decided to relocate permanently to Mashiko in 1924, where studied for many years under Hamada Shoji and affiliated closely with the Mingei school.
His works are known for his surface glazes and sensitive iron paintings.
