A Wasaburo Chronology
1948 Born in Tokushima prefecture, Japan.
1963 Received the title "Hozan" by Naokata Ueda, The Cultural Living Treasure and fourth generation of Shigaraki-gama (kiln) and started working as a professional potter.
1965 Accepted as personal apprentice work for and study with Uichi Shimizu, the Living National Treasure for eight years.
Accepted to following exhibitions and competitions:
Kyoto Craft Exhibition
"Kyoten" (Kyoto Exhibition)
Japan Ceramic Exhibition
Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition
1972 Established "Hozan-gama" (Hozan kiln) in Kamojima, Tokushima prefecture.
Participated in group exhibitions such as:
Modern Japanese new artist exhibition
Mitsukoshi Osaka Dosyokai association Exhibition
Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition
1976 Received the Tokushima prefecture Fine Art Grand Prize.
Mounted a solo exhibition at the Museum Department of Nihonbashi Takashimaya in Tokyo.
Participated in Danish Craft Show.
1977 Awarded the membership in Traditional Craft Association (T.C.A.).
Received T.C.A. encouragement award for Shikoku region.
1983 Selected for permanent collection for Tsurui Museum in Niigata prefecture.
1985 Architectural tile installation, "The Bird" dedicated at Kamojima Central Hotel.
1992 Established "Wasaburo Gallery" and adjoining new studio "Togei-Kobou".
1994 & 1995 Presented traditional Japanese ceramic technique two weeks intensive workshop at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, USA.
Ongoing annual exhibitions:
Master Uichi Shimizu apprentices' Exhibition
"Uzuki" Exhibition
"Hourai-kai" Exhibition
Over twenty solo exhibitions throughout Japan including locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kurashiki Okayama, Kouchi, Tokushima.
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