Takeshi Sakamoto
Takeshi Sakamoto creates his unique and wonderful pieces in the midst of Osaka’s rapidly growing arts scene. His warm and remarkable personality shine through each and every one of his works, making them a delight not only to look at but to use and hold in your hands. Most notable to his collection is the unusual combination of glazes that come together to form somewhat impressionist style paintings, each one reflecting a different mood and landscape.
Background
1973 Born in Neyagawa city, Osaka
His father, Shuji Sakamoto, is a painter
Graduated from Nanba Design College
1993 Apprentice to 2nd generation potter Ichino Shinsui at Tanba pottery region
1999 Set up his own kiln "Tatsumi Kiln" in Shinoyama City, Hyogo
2006 Moved to Sakai City, Osaka.
2018 Acted as a hand double to make pottery in a very popular Japanese film
2021 Became a master of flower arrangement of Usukumo Gosyoryu
Selected several times for The Eastern Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and Hyogo Prefecture Craft & Art Exhibition
