Biography

     Yukiya Izumita (b. 1966) is the leading ceramicist of Japan’s northeast Tohoku arts region. He uses origami paper techniques to construct layered sculptures that reflect the harsh seaside atmosphere. The visual lightness of Izumita’s tiered ceramics betray the salt- and iron-dense clay collected from the coastal beaches. In response to the unrelenting northern environment, Izumita’s works come to resemble the strange and natural bluff rock formations. Izumita is the recipient of the 20th Biennial Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition’s Excellence Award and the Grand Prize at the Asahi Ceramic Exhibitions of 2000 and 2002. His pieces are in collections including the Yale University Art Gallery, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and Iwate Museum of Art.

 

 Awards and Collections

Excellence Award, 20th Biennial Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition (2009)

Grand Prix, Asahi Ceramic Exhibition (2000, 2002)

 Yale University Art Gallery

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Iwate Museum of Art

Tokonomae City Board of Education

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Mingei International Museum, San Diego

Works
  • Yukiya Izumita, Henko Pot B, 2023
    Yukiya Izumita
    Henko Pot B, 2023
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh 積層裂, 2020
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh 積層裂, 2020
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Object 積層オブジェ, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Object 積層オブジェ, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Lidded Object 積層フタモノ, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Lidded Object 積層フタモノ, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Object 積層オブジェ, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Object 積層オブジェ, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Object 積層裂, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Object 積層裂, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Vase 積層花器, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Vase 積層花器, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Lidded Object 積層フタモノ, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Lidded Object 積層フタモノ, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh 積層, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh 積層, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh in Bronze I (In collaboration with Robert Bricker, Bronze Craft Foundry), 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh in Bronze I (In collaboration with Robert Bricker, Bronze Craft Foundry), 2024
    Bronze
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh in Bronze II (In collaboration with Robert Bricker, Bronze Craft Foundry), 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh in Bronze II (In collaboration with Robert Bricker, Bronze Craft Foundry), 2024
    Bronze
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh in Bronze III (In collaboration with Robert Bricker, Bronze Craft Foundry), 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh in Bronze III (In collaboration with Robert Bricker, Bronze Craft Foundry), 2024
    Bronze
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Henko Pot C, 2023
    Yukiya Izumita
    Henko Pot C, 2023
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh 積層オブジェ
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh 積層オブジェ
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Tea Bowl 積層盌, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Tea Bowl 積層盌, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Tea Bowl 積層盌, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Tea Bowl 積層盌, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Tea Bowl 積層盌, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Tea Bowl 積層盌, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Object 積層裂, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Object 積層裂, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh 積層裂, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh 積層裂, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh 積層 , 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh 積層 , 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh 積層帯, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh 積層帯, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Geometric 幾何形裂, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Geometric 幾何形裂, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh 積層帯, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh 積層帯, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Geometric Vase 幾何形花器, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Geometric Vase 幾何形花器, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh 積層帯, 2024
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh 積層帯, 2024
    Ceramic
  • Yukiya Izumita, Sekisoh Wave, 2019
    Yukiya Izumita
    Sekisoh Wave, 2019
    Ceramic
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