Biography
Mitsukuni Misaki (b. 1951) has an urge to create powerful, lifelike works, encapsulating the dual strength and subtlety of beauty in nature. His works have an unnameable sensation, with asymmetrical works conveying the desire for serenity. The works are referred to as Saiyuudeiki, noted by the Japan Ceramic Society Director Koichi Mori for a well-balanced, ample form. Saiyuudeiki loosely translates to ‘colored stoneware vessels,’’ with Sai 彩 as color, Yuu 釉 as glaze, Dei 泥 as clay and Ki 器 as vessel. The style stands in marked contrast to Bian-hu, a sleeker, flatter part of his cannon.
Biography:
1951 Born in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
1972 Inspired by Fujio Koyama’s Hananoki Kiln1975 Department of Law, the Faculty of Law, Chuo University
1976 Trained in Kutani, Uchiharano, Aizu Hongo, and Bizen styles.
1979 Became an independent ceramicist in Owase City, Mie Prefecture
1982 Solo Exhibition of Ceramic Works by Mitsukuni Misaki at Tobu Department Store and Ikebukuro
1989 Japan Kōgei Association Prize for Encouragement at the 36th Japan Traditional Exhibition
1991 Special Merit Prize at the Japan Ceramics Biennale
1993 Grand Prix Chichibunomiya Trophy at the 12th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
Solo Exhibition of Ceramic Works by Mitsukuni Misaki at Isetan Shinjuku Store
1995 Special Encouragement Prize at the Tanko Biennale Tea Ceremony Arts Open Exhibition
2009 Excellent Work Prize, the Mainichi Newspaper Prize, at the 20th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
2013 Grand Prix at the 5th Kikuchi Biennale
Encouragement Prize at the Kobe Biennale
2016 Solo Exhibition, “Boundless like Rothko” at Ippodo Gallery Tokyo in Ginza, Toko, Japan
2017 Solo Exhibition, “Earth from Sky” at Ippodo Gallery New York, United States of America
Now working in Chiba Prefecture in Western Japan.
Times continue to change
But only when the rhythm and pace of my body adapt
I am drawn by the look and touch of a maturing artwork
Slow against time’s movement
Is it light or air that moves me?
I create to keep feeling the connection
With the sense of familiar emanating
That I cannot quite describe
- Mitsukuni Misaki
Works
Exhibitions
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Craft Garden: Landscape of Japanese Art
15 May - 28 Jun 2025Exhibition opens Thursday, May 15, 2025 Ippodo Gallery is pleased to present Craft Garden: Landscape of Japanese Art featuring around twenty living artists who envision the philosophy of the Japanese...Read more -
Floating Vessels
Stoneware by Mitsukuni Misaki 18 Jan - 15 Feb 2024Exhibition opens January 18, 2024. Opening Reception: January 18, 6 PM to 8 PM. All visitors are welcome: Thurs.—Sat. 11 AM to 6 PM. Gallery open by appointment only: Mon.—Wed....Read more -
Kogei: The Art of Japanese craft
Summer Selections from Ippodo Gallery, New York 5 - 27 Aug 2021The Japanese festival of Obon ( お盆) traces back to ancient Chinese and Buddhist rituals that honor one’s ancestors. It is believe that this time every year, the ancestor’s spirits...Read more -
Earth From Sky
Stoneware Works By Mitsukuni Misaki 7 - 29 Sep 2017Beginning to Breathe Shoko Aono Blue oceans, endless skies, billowing clouds — a boundless world with a horizon separating earth from sky. Misaki’s works create an impression of limitless space...Read more
Events
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Opening Reception for Craft Garden: Landscape of Japanese Art
15 May 2025Venue : Ippodo Gallery NY (35 N Moore Street, 10013) When : 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2025. RSVP in advance by...Read more -
Design Miami 2024
3 - 8 Dec 2024New Winds in Japanese Art & Design Presenting at Design Miami for the third consecutive year, Ippodo Gallery introduces new interpretations and explorations of tradition...Read more -
Independent 20th Century Fair 2024
5 - 8 Sep 2024VOYAGE BLUE Ippodo Gallery debuts at Independent 20th Century alongside Japan’s leading living painter Masaaki Miyasako and 9 fellow contemporary Japanese artists of diverse mediums...Read more -
Design Miami 2023
Forms and Formations 5 - 12 Dec 2023Booth G35 Ippodo Gallery presents Forms and Formations , featuring great names in contemporary Japanese fine art at Design Miami 2023 from December 5 to...Read more
Blog
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Design Miami/ 2023 Recap
February 19, 2024Ippodo Gallery’s presence at Design Miami/ for a second year is met with rave reviews. We are so grateful for the enthusiastic responses of our...Read more -
Visiting Mitsukuni Misaki's Chiba-ken Studio
Ippodo Gallery interviews the FLOATING VESSELS ceramicist on his second New York solo exhibition February 5, 2024Mitsukuni Misaki returns to Ippodo Gallery New York for a second solo exhibition of his grand stoneware. FLOATING VESSELS features the ceramicists newest works—as well...Read more