Murata Hajime

Plats: Machida

Född: 1968

Biografi:

Murata Hajime is a Japanese ceramic artist born in Machida, Japan in 1968. He is known for his work in the Mashiko style of pottery, which is characterized by its rustic simplicity and earthy colors. Murata studied under Hamada Shoji, a renowned ceramic artist who is considered the father of the Mashiko style. Like Hamada, Murata pursued ceramics that were functional as well as beautiful, and his work is highly regarded for its simplicity and elegance. He is also known for his use of black bran-glaze, which gives his pieces a distinctive and striking appearance. Murata's work is exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and he is considered one of the leading ceramic artists of his generation.