Akihiro Maeta (前田 昭博, Maeta Akihiro) (from Tottori, Japan, born May 1, 1954) is a Japanese ceramic artist known for white porcelain. He is a Living National Treasure of Japan and a member of the Japan Kōgei Association.[1]
Akihiro Maeta | |
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| Born | 1 May 1954 Tottori Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Education | Osaka University of Arts |
| Known for | Ceramic, porcelain |
Maeta's style is achieved by hand-forming his works as opposed to forming them on a potter's wheel.[2] He uses his fingers, palms, and a blade to perfect the shape of his white porcelain sculptures.
Awards and recognition
editAs a result of his work with ceramics, Maeta has won numerous awards including the Ceramic Society of Japan award in 2003.[3] He is also acknowledged as a holder of important intangible cultural property for his work with white porcelain.[4]
In 2007, he was awarded a Medal of Honour with purple ribbon by the government of Japan.[5]
In 2013, he was recognized as a Living National Treasure of Japan.[4]
Collections containing work
edit- British Museum, London, United Kingdom[6]
- Tottori Prefectural Museum, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
References
edit- ^ "GALLERY JAPAN". GALLERY JAPAN.
- ^ "Maeta Akihiro (b.1954) - ONISHI GALLERY - New York". onishigallery.com.
- ^ "profile" (in Japanese). Retrieved Oct 10, 2017.
- ^ a b "白瓷 前田昭博｜陶歴". yanasegama.com.
- ^ "Maeta Akihiro (前田昭博) (Biographical details)".
- ^ "Vase | British Museum".