Biography

Shion Tabata (b. 1947) is a virtuoso ceramicist with a deep connection to the antiques of the Edo period. As an antiques dealer at Osaka’s Tanimatsuya Toda Shoten in 1985, Tabata encountered leading works of the period, including the Rinpa style of Ōgata Korin and Ōgata Kenzan, which continues to influence her creative practice. Tabata draws on her deep knowledge of Japanese antiques to revive a variety of classical styles that previously were noticeably missing from the world of contemporary Japanese art.

 

1947     Born in Fukuoka, Japan

1985     Worked for a tea ceremony utensil merchant.

1991     Entered the world of pottery making and studied under Sadamitsu Sugimoto

1992     Built a kiln in Kita-ku, Kobe

2004     Moved to Karuizawa and opened Shion Kiln

 

Public Collection 

Sun Gallery Sumie (Naka Ward, Nagoya)

Hatoya (Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

Nomura Museum of Art (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto)

Torifuku (Minato Ward , Tokyo)

Gallery Hyakuke (Hyogo Prefecture)

Gallery Dojima (Osaka Prefecture)

Salon Hashimaya (Okayama Prefecture)

Ebiya Art Store (Tokyo)

Art Salon Cocado (Minato-ku, Tokyo)

 

 

Works
  • Shion Tabata, "Wisteria Flower" Curved Jar
    Shion Tabata
    "Wisteria Flower" Curved Jar
    Ceramic
  • Shion Tabata, Shino Tea Bowl - 志野茶碗
    Shion Tabata
    Shino Tea Bowl - 志野茶碗
    Ceramic
  • Shion Tabata, Nezumi Shino Tea Bowl - 鼠志野茶碗
    Shion Tabata
    Nezumi Shino Tea Bowl - 鼠志野茶碗
    Ceramic
  • Shion Tabata, 白楽茶碗 - White Raku Tea Bowl
    Shion Tabata
    白楽茶碗 - White Raku Tea Bowl
    Ceramic
  • Shion Tabata, Shigaraki Tea Bowl - 信楽茶碗, 2023
    Shion Tabata
    Shigaraki Tea Bowl - 信楽茶碗, 2023
    Ceramic
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