kimata kaoru
木俣 薫
He has established a sophisticated and unique style based on the traditions of Karatsu ware, and in recent years has been presenting black Karatsu and mottled Karatsu pieces that take advantage of the unique texture of wood-fired kilns.
Profile
1967
Born in Kagoshima Prefecture
1987
Trained in Karatsu
Sakurei Kiln, Studied under Okamoto,Sakurei
1995
Kobata Kiln opened in Kobe City
2008
Constructed Climbed Kiln in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture
Currently Does Exhibitions in Department Stores and Galleries Nationwide
kimata kaoru’s Works