Ishihara Shoji 石原祥嗣
H20.3 × W28.5 × D21.5 cm
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Born in Nogata, Fukuoka, Ishihara Shoji (b. 1943) is a ceramic artist who creates expressive vessels known for their sculptural qualities. graduated from the Sculpture Department of Kanazawa College of Art in 1968. Initially devoted to wood and stone carving, he returned to his hometown in 1977 and, four years later, established his own kiln, marking the beginning of his full engagement with ceramics.
Ishihara’s early ceramic works, influenced by his sculptural background, explored high-fired unglazed surfaces and carved-slip decoration. These distinctive pieces earned him repeated recognition at prominent exhibitions including the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Western Craft Exhibition, and the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition. In 1984, he was named a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association.
In 1989, Ishihara unveiled a new series entitled Oborodaisai-ki (“Hazy Mud-Colored Vessels”). Characterized by subtle coloration and fluid form, these works embody his unique vision and continue to be celebrated for their refined sensibility within the field of contemporary Japanese ceramics.