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Shimizu Uichi


清水卯一 
(1926-2004)


Shimizu Uichi, a prominent Kyoto-based ceramic artist, apprenticed under Living National Treasure Ishiguro Munemaro. Known for his work with Chinese-style ceramics, Shimizu became renowned for his iron-glaze and celadon pieces. In 1970, he built his own noborigama (climbing kiln) in Shiga Prefecture, where he developed his signature craquelure celadon-glazed works.

Shimizu’s accomplishments included winning gold awards at the 1962 International Ceramic Exhibition in Prague and the 1977 Japan Ceramic Society awards. He became a Living National Treasure in 1985 for his mastery of tetsu-yū (iron glaze). In 1987, he became president of the ceramics department at the Japan Arts Crafts Association and was named a Person of Cultural Merit by Kyoto Prefecture in 1988. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 77, leaving a lasting impact on the ceramic arts.

Artworks


Set of 5 Tenmoku Guinomi (sake cups)