Hiroaki Takahashi is one of the leading contemporary Japanese ceramicists. His works are characterized by bold ideas and sophisticated beauty while still respecting traditional ceramic techniques. He
Hiroaki Takahashi is one of the leading contemporary Japanese ceramicists. His works are characterized by bold ideas and sophisticated beauty while still respecting traditional ceramic techniques. He has opened up new horizons in ceramics by maximizing the potential of materials and incorporating innovative expressions such as pop art into his ceramic works.
Biography of Hiroaki Takahashi
- Born in Tokyo in 1976
- After graduating from Tama Art University, he joined the Renseikai
- Held his first solo exhibition in 2001 and attracted attention.
- In 2009, he received the Show Exhibition Award from the Swiss Ceramic Foundation.
- He has been based in Tokyo since 2010.
Representative works
- "Frozen Renegades" 2007
- "After Glories" 2014
- "Flamed Bliss" 2019
Takahashi's style is filled with humor and contradictions. At first glance, his pieces have strange and unusual shapes, but upon closer inspection, organic forms reminiscent of natural objects emerge. He questions existing concepts in ceramics and continues to pursue the free expressive possibilities of materials. In recent years, he has been actively holding solo exhibitions overseas, receiving high praise from around the world. As one of Japan's leading ceramicists, there are high hopes for his future success.
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