Katsuya Katou Pottery Exhibition - Kohiki and Iga -
| Exhibition period Schedule |
February 13, 2016 (Sat) – February 19 (Fri) February 13 - February 19, 2016 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, the 19th). Open every day during the exhibition period. |
| Introduction Introduction |
Let me introduce you to Katsuya Katou a veteran ceramic artist who continues to create pottery in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture. Kato's pottery studio is located midway between the Chita and Atsumi Peninsulas, which surround Mikawa Bay. His kiln is named "Kirara Kiln," and "Kirara" apparently refers to the shimmering mica found in the Mikawa clay.
Mr. Kato has consistently focused on the style of kohiki-te (white slip glaze) pottery. Kato Kohiki ware has a gentler hue with just a hint of red compared to typical Kohiki ware. The tea bowl feels smooth and comfortable in the hand, and the green of the matcha tea stands out beautifully.
This solo exhibition, my first at our gallery, will feature tea ceremony ceramics in the powder-glazed style, as well as recent works in other styles such as Iga and Iroho. I would be grateful if you would take a look.
Shop owner Takashi Yasuda |
| Biography Biography | Born in 1947 in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, as the second son of Deiji Kato of Kirara Kiln. Graduated from Aichi University of Education, Department of Fine Arts in 1970; received the Aichi Prefectural Governor's Award at the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition. In 1971, he became a technician at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramics Vocational Training School and was selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. 1990 Solo exhibition in Huntington Beach, California, USA 2012 Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Katsuya Katou and Kim Ryosoo Exhibition 2013 Solo exhibition at the Kojin Art Museum (Seoul, South Korea) Selected for the 7th Contemporary Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition in 2014 (Toki, Gifu Prefecture) 2015 Shoroku Award Tea Exhibition (Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture) |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | I plan to be at the gallery every day during the exhibition period. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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| Work name | Iga kiln-fired large pot |
| price | 540,000 |
| size | W 45 × D 44.2 × H 47.5 (㎝) |
| Work name | Iga kiln four-way flower vase |
| price | 432,000 |
| size | W 41.6 × D 11.8 × H 36.5 (㎝) |
| Work name | Kohiki flat tea bowl |
| price | 162,000 |
| size | Φ 15.6 × H 7.4 (㎝) |
| Work name | Powdered clay tea bowl |
| price | 97,200 |
| size | Φ 15.6 × H 8 (㎝) |
| Work name | powdered water finger |
| price | 162,000 |
| size | Φ 19.2 × H 18 (㎝) |
| Work name | Kohiki flat tea bowl |
| price | 108,000 |
| size | Φ 16 × H 6.4 (㎝) |
| Work name | Kise Seto style tea bowl with cord |
| price | 129,600 |
| size | Φ 13.6 × H 8.2 (㎝) |
| Work name | Powdered clay iron-painted bowl |
| price | 86,400 |
| size | W 17.2 × D 17.2 × H 6.6 (㎝) |
| Work name | Iga kiln-fired square water container |
| price | 162,000 |
| size | W 19 × D 18 × H 17.6 (㎝) |
| Work name | Iga Kiln-fired Squatting Vase |
| price | 151,200 |
| size | W 17 × D 17.2 × H 21 (㎝) |
| Work name | Iga Shikata Mizusashi (Square Water Jar) |
| price | 151,200 |
| size | W 23 × D 15.6 × H 12.8 (㎝) |
| Work name | Iga kiln-fired large pot |
| price | 648,000 |
| size | W 41.8 × D 42.2 × H 45 (㎝) |
| Work name | Iga Square Large Long Plate |
| price | 162,000 |
| size | W 70 × D 18.5 × H 3.4 (㎝) |
| Work name | UXMALⅡ |
| price | 432,000 |
| size | W 39 × D 11.5 × H 29.5 (㎝) |
| Work name | Iga Square Flower Vase |
| price | 324,000 |
| size | W 41.6 × D 17 × H 39.3 (㎝) |
Regarding sales methods
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- DMWe accept advance reservations for the works displayed on this website before the exhibition begins. We will contact you approximately 20 days before the first day of the exhibition.DMWe ship the items and upload information to this website at almost the same time.
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- For those who are unable to visit our gallery in person, we are happy to accept orders by phone or email.
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- We look forward to receiving your inquiries.
