Japanese Pottery
The Rising Generation from Traditional
Japanese Kilns
Vase with kiln effects
Artist: Yamamoto Ryuichi
Large jar with overglaze enamel akehi vine
and fruit décor
Artist: Hirose Yoshiyuki
White-glazed “vessel”
Artist: Okumura Hiromi
This exhibition introduces 70 outstanding works by young artists who are carrying on the kiln
traditions in areas with distinctive styles such as Arita and Karatsu, Hagi, Bizen, Kyoto, Kutani,
Seto and Mino, and Mashiko.
Location
Japan Information Center
737 North Michigan Ave.
Suite #1000
Chicago, IL 60611
Time
February 20, 2015~
March 16, 2015 (weekdays)
9:15am – 5:00pm
Special Openings
Bluish Shino jar
Artist: Sakai Hiroshi
Saturdays, February 28th & March 14th
12:00pm-5:00pm
Additional Information:
http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/japanesepottery.html
Skewed vase with brown enģobe
Artist: Yamato Tsutomu