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After studying maki-e under lacquer artist Jinzai Namba at the Okayama Prefectural School of Crafts (now Okayama Technical High School) from 1935, Mr. Masamine Kaku entered the world of ceramics after being deeply moved by the work of Mr. Toyo Kaneshige and receiving guidance on crafting ho-ni bottles. He also studied under Mr. Tokei Yamamoto. Unbound by the traditional framework of Bizen ware, he has created a diverse range of expressions by utilizing maki-e techniques, including “E-Bizen” and “Kin-sai Bizen,” “Jomon Bizen” featuring rope-like patterns on un-flamed red clay, intensely flame-transformed “Oni Bizen,” and works with the texture of Sue ware. In 1969, he became a full member of the Japan Craftsmen’s Association, and in 1980, he was designated a holder of Okayama Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property. In 1997, he exhibited his work at the Bizen Ware Exhibition in Paris. He is also fond of painting, calligraphy, and tanka poetry, and has already published four poetry collections. Mr. Kizan Matsuda is his brother-in-law.
Awards and Honors: Numerous, including the Toyo Kaneshige Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Award, the Minister of Education Encouragement Award, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class, the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, and the Miki Memorial Award / Judging Member of the Prefectural Exhibition

Biography

After studying maki-e under lacquer artist Jinzai Namba at the Okayama Prefectural School of Crafts (now Okayama Technical High School) from 1935, Mr. Minamine became inspired by the work of Mr. Toyo Kaneshige after receiving guidance on crafting hohei vases in the post-war period, which led him to enter the world of ceramics. He also studied under Mr. Tokei Yamamoto. Unconstrained by the traditional boundaries of Bizen ware, he has created a wide range of expressive works, including “E-Bizen” and “Kin-sai Bizen,” which utilize maki-e techniques; “Jomon Bizen,” featuring cord-marked patterns on un-flamed red clay; “Oni Bizen,” with intense kiln-flame effects; and works mimicking the texture of Sue ware. In 1969, he became a full member of the Japan Art Association, and in 1980, he was designated a Holder of Okayama Prefecture’s Important Intangible Cultural Property. In 1997, his work was exhibited at the Bizen Ware Exhibition in Paris. He is also skilled in painting, calligraphy, and tanka poetry, and has already published four poetry collections. Mr. Kizan Matsuda is his brother-in-law.
Awards and Honors: Numerous awards, including the Toyo Kaneshige Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Minister of Education Encouragement Award, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, and Miki Memorial Award / Judging Member of the Prefectural Exhibition