Tomabechi Masaki: Complete Exhibition of Ceramics

Through his travels to Native American lands, Tomabechi Masaki has intersected the spirituality of different cultures with Japanese aesthetic sensibilities to produce unique artistic expressions. His pottery goes beyond the realm of simple vessels; it deeply embodies prayer, memories, and a dialogue with the Earth. This exhibition will bring together all of Tomabechi Masaki’s works, from his earliest pieces through to his latest works, tracing the trajectory of his creative career. His simple yet powerful, somewhat mystical works quietly speak to the inner self of the viewer, and we hope you enjoy the world of ceramics by Tomabechi Masaki, a unique artist who has continued to communicate with the Earth beyond time and space.

Tomabechi Masaki

Born in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture in 1977. After graduating from the ceramics department of Mie Prefectural Yokkaichi Technical High School, he trained at a Banko ware studio before going independent in 2003 and establishing Kemuri Pottery Studio Tomaya.
Based on his deep empathy with Native American culture, he develops his own unique ceramic expression with themes of Earth and fire, memory and prayer. His works are characterized by the use of turquoise blue and crackling techniques, and he creates a wide range of pieces from tea ware to tableware and various other objects. He has held solo exhibitions around the country and has attracted attention as a contemporary ceramic artist.