Though Tomoyuki Hoshino (b. 1976) left his career to study ceramics under renowned ceramicist Ikai Yuichi in 2005, the artist did not leave behind his passion for improving the lives of others. Hoshino’s iconic chromatic motif is universal message; inside, every human is pink. The color is not restricted by geography, sex, or religion. In 2013, he became a full member of the Japan Crafts Association, and his works have since been exhibited extensively in Japan and Europe in both galleries and museums. In recognition of Hoshino’s unique approach, the artist has won many awards at Japan’s annual national and international ceramic exhibitions.
1976 Born in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
1999 Graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the Yokohama City University
Entered Pasona Inc. Worked in sales for 5 years
2005 Completed the Molding Course at the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Technical Institute
Studied under IKAI Yuichi
2006 Became independent in Kokubunji City, Tokyo
2013 Full member, Japan Kogei Association
Awards
2017 Special Judges' Award selected by SOUSUKE FUJIMOTO / 11th International Ceramic Competition Mino, Japan Competition
2013 Award of MITSUKOSHI ISETAN / 53th Eastern Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition
Incentive Award / 60th Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition
Incentive Award / 5th KIKUCHI Biennale
Special award of Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum / 22nd Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
Award of excellence / 1st TOBI contemporary ceramics Exhibition
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2019 solo exhibition at TAKASHIMAYA OOSAKA Store
solo exhibition at Gallery ZUIEN, Seto city
2018 solo exhibition at MITSUKOSHI's main store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
2017 solo exhibition at KAKIDEN Gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo
solo exhibition at FUKUOKA MITSUKOSHI Departmentstore
solo exhibition at LIXIL Gallery in Ginza
2016 solo exhibition at MIZEN Fine Art in Paris
solo exhibition at OKAJIMA Depertmentstore
2015 solo exhibition at KAKIDEN Gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo
2014 first solo exhibition at MITSUKOSHI's main store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019 Ceramic Art Exhibition by four artists / GINZA WAKO Hall
2018 Ceramic Art The new generation's skill & form / Sapporo Art Park
2017 Evolution of porcelain exhibition / IBARAKI Ceramic Art Museum
2016 Contemporary ceramic art Guide exhibition / IBARAKI Ceramic Art Museum
Future form exhibition depends on a prize winner of TOBI Exhibition / TAKASHIMAYA Nihonbashi Store
2015 Japan Traditional Kogei Association , Eastern Japan and Tokai Branch ,
Selected Exhibition ～The presentness of Traditional Art Crafts～ / MOA Museum of Art
2014 New collection Exhibition / IBARAKI Ceramic Art Museum
Public Collection
2018 ISE Foundation 「NERITUGI Bowl -KAI-」
2014 IBARAKI Ceramic Art Museum 「NERITSUGI flower vessel」
Social Contribution
2016 Lecturer of appreciation for children in 62th Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition
2015 Lecturer of "OMOSHIRO BIJUTSU KYOUSHITSU in Tohoku" for children by SUNTORY & Japan Kogei Association.
Reconstruction aid of the East Japan great earthquake disaster
2007 Ceramic art instruction to a person with a disability in Art village project by a Pasona heartfull Co., Ltd.