Kazuo Yamaji山路和夫
1949-
YAMAJI uses a process involving stencils cut from tanned paper. He uses these stencils to paste clay slurry onto his works, leaving behind a pattern of clay once dried and the stencil is removed. This technique creates a raised pattern of clay, and gives the pottery a tactile, cloth-like texture. New patterns and colors open the door to a world of creativity.
Profile
PROFILE
| 1949 | Born in Kanda, TOKYO |
| 1968 | Moved to Montreal, CANADA and started to work with pottery |
| 1973 | Built his own kiln at Kasama-City |
| 1997 | Exhibited at Special Exhibition, Ceramic Exhibition of North Kanto |
Awards
AWARDS
| 2002 | Awarded the Itaya Hazan prize at Ibaraki Prefectural Art Festival |
| 2005 | Awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition |
| 2006 | Awarded The Ceramic Society of Japan Award |
| 2009 | Awarded the Special Award at World Ceramic Exhibition in Korea |
| 2015 | Awarded the Miyazaki Prefectural Governor's Award, Excellence Award at Ceramic Exhibition of Japan West |