The featured artists will change approximately every month, conveying each artist's vision.

The "A Life with Pottery" exhibition at CIBONE Aoyama is held in collaboration with "TouISM," a hub that connects young ceramic artists nationwide with galleries and shops, as well as consumers.

Six artists—Takeshi Adachi, Yuka Ubukata, Kosuke Teramura, Shinsaku Nakazono, Toru Hatta, and Takuji Hayashi—will participate with works that embody both beauty and resilience.


With artists changing monthly, why not enjoy a life with pottery while experiencing the unique sentiments of each creator?

＜February 22 (Wed) - March 21 (Wed), 2012＞
Kosuke Teramura
Born in Tokyo in 1981. Graduated university in 2004 and studied pottery under Kengo Wakabayashi in Mashiko. Established his kiln in Mashiko in 2008 and became independent.

Shinsaku Nakazono
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1980. Graduated from Kindai University, Faculty of Arts, Department of Fine Arts in 2003. Served as a full-time instructor at a Kobe municipal elementary school from 2004-2006. Produced works in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 2007. Produced works in Mogi Town, Tochigi Prefecture in 2009. Began producing works in Mashiko Town, Tochigi Prefecture in 2011.

Toru Hatta
Born in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1977. Graduated from Osaka Sangyo University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Environmental Design in 2000. Became independent in 2003. Built an anagama kiln in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture in 2004 and began production.



＜March 22 (Thu) - April 18 (Wed), 2012＞
Takeshi Adachi
Born in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture in 1983. Entered Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences in 2002, and was active in the university's Pottery Club. Left the university in 2006. Built a kiln in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture in 2007. Relocated to Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture in 2008.

Yuka Ubukata
Born in Gunma Prefecture. Completed the Aichi Prefectural Pottery Technical Training School in 2004. Worked at a Mashiko-ware pottery studio. Began creating pottery in Mashiko Town in 2008.

Takuji Hayashi
Born in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture in 1977. Graduated from Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts in 2002. Completed training at the Seto Pottery Technical Center in 2005. Became independent after completing the Aichi Prefectural Pottery Technical Training School in 2006. Currently produces works from his studio in Seto City.