NOBUYUKI OGAWA
小 川 宣 之
小川宣之出生於日本京都的陶藝世家，畢業於專研陶器製作的學校，並入選為知名的國際展覽之作品及獲得重要獎項。在秉承京都傳統陶藝工藝的同時，小川將時尚潮流的元素融入現有的陶藝體系和價值觀中，創作出具有獨特美學和趣味感十足的作品。
伝統的な京焼‧清水焼の窯元で生まれた作者。轆轤の精度は職人仕事を経験している者ならではの卓越した技術。
洗練された技術の中に奇抜な作風を取り入れ独自の路線で活躍中。繊細な技術を感じるスマートなフォルムと金や銀を施し泡のような拡がりを表現する技法、大胆な彩色美が放つひときわ存在感ある器を制作し世界中に多くのファンを持つ。
1963 Born in Higashiyama, Kyoto.
1983 Graduated from Pottery Training Academy in Kyoto.
Prize
1989 First prize at Kyoto Exhibition, Kyoto
1993 Asahi Modern Craft Exhibition, Japan
1994 Industrial Arts Biennale, Kyoto
1996 Ceramic Art Exhibition, Masuko, Japan
1997 Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Kyoto
2003 International Ceramic Arts Exhibition, Faenza, Italy
2005 Golden prize at International Ceramic Arts Exhibition, Faenza, Italy
2013 Contemporary Ceramic Competition in Kobe Biennale
Exhibition
2006 GHISELLI 2007 S/S Collection, Milan, Italy
Japanese Ceramics in Musee National de Ceramique,
Paris, France
2007 GHISELLI 2007 A/W Collection in Milan, Italy
2008 Luxury NOBUYUKI OGAWA Exhibition, Japan
2013 Contemporary Japanese Design MILANO SALONE 2013 in Milan, Italy
THE OSAKAN DORIMS Vol3 in YOD gallery, Osaka, Japan
Istituto Giapponese di Cultura in ROMA in Italy
ARTOSAKA 2013 in YOD gallery, Osaka, Japan
Collection
Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche in Faenza
Born into a family of Kiyomizu potters in Kyoto, Nobuyuki Ogawa carries on the rich tradition of pottery craftsmanship in his work. While upholding the traditional pottery craft of Kyoto, he merges subculture elements into the existing pottery systems and values, to create works with a unique aesthetic and a sense of playfulness.
Through his unwavering dedication to every intricate detail and his mastery of decoration techniques, Nobuyuki consistently produces ceramic artworks that are visually exquisite. His ability to bring together traditional techniques with a fresh and contemporary approach showcases his artistic prowess and innovation within the medium of ceramics.
