Kai Tsujimura Japanese, 1976

Kai Tsujimura (b. 1976) is a leading light of the generation of Japanese potters just now coming into their own. Thoroughly trained by his father, famous pottery Shiro Tsujimura, Kai embarked on his career in 2001 when he built his own kiln in the hills of Nara. Since coming into his own, Tsujimura continues exhibiting his ceramics artworks extensively in Japan and the United States. In 2010, Tsujimura’s large jar joined the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s permanent collection. 

Biography:

1976       Born in Nara Prefecture, Japan
1994       Begins learning potter's craft from father Shiro Tsujimura 2001 Builds kiln and embarks on independent career

Selected Exhibitions:

Exhibits extensively since 2002

2008       “From the Hills of Nara” exhibition, Ippodo Gallery New York
2010       Large jar acquired in the permanent collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota