阪本 健　Takeshi Sakamoto

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.

Competitions & Prizes:
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2000   Kanazawa Wan Competition - Selected
            33rd Traditional Craft Gild Western Japan Competition -  Selected
            43rd & 44th  Hyogo Kobi Exhibition - Selected
2009   Sakai City Exhibition - Selected

Along with many other solo and group exhibition across Japan and overseas.