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Yoshiaki Yamada - Yoshiaki Yamada -

Yoshiaki Yamada

He is a leading figure in the modern Ko-Kutani style of painting, which focuses on the four seasons and captures the tranquil beauty of nature.

His works, which feature fresh colors that he has created by expanding on the traditional five colors of Kutani and delicate painting that is meticulous down to the smallest detail, have received such high praise that he has been honored to be purchased by the Imperial Household Agency on multiple occasions.
Please come and see the exquisite pieces, such as vases and tatara plates, which are carefully designed to convey a refined elegance.

■ Full member of the Japan Crafts Association / Representative of the Creative Art Association
■ Member of Ishikawa Prefecture Ceramic Art Association / Traditional Craftsman

陶歴

1948 (Showa 23) Born in Teraicho, Ishikawa Prefecture (now Nomi City)
1974 (Showa 49) Studied under Tsuyoshi Yamachika at the Creative Art Association
1976 (Showa 51) Kutani New Works Exhibition, Grand Prize Winner
1982 (Showa 57) Selected for the 29th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
1985 (Showa 60) Recommended as a full member of the Japan Kogei Association
1995 (Heisei 7) Creative Art Exhibition "Member's Award"
1998 (Heisei 10) Received the Tokyo Governor's Award at the Creative Art Exhibition
1999 (Heisei 11) Traditional craftsman certification
2000 (Heisei 12) Received the Technical Award at the Traditional Kutani Crafts Exhibition
2002 (Heisei 14) The 48th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition's winning work "Colored Bird and Melon Design Vase" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency.
2005 (Heisei 17) Received the Japan Crafts Association Award at the New Ceramic Art Exhibition (Japan Crafts Association)
2007 (Heisei 19) Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 60th Creative Art Exhibition
2009 (Heisei 21) The 56th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition's winning work "Yamagirai Design Flower Vase" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency.
2011 (Heisei 23) The 58th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, a winning work "Colored Wild Grape Design" was purchased by the Imperial Household Agency.

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