Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
About
Important Intangible Cultural Property “Colored Porcelain” Holder (Living National Treasure) Innovative ceramic artist who revived the Iro-Nabeshima style in the modern era
Inheriting the traditions of Edo-period Iro-Nabeshima, he incorporates sumi-hajiki (ink resist), thin ink (blown ink), and platinum coloring techniques. His delicate white snow flower ink resist technique is particularly an original method. He believes his works are born from the accumulation of 400 years of Arita techniques and the support of people.
With honest eyes, he wants people to enjoy viewing his works with sensitivity, saying “How beautiful,” “How captivating,” or “I love this.” He believes that doing so will give birth to even deeper aesthetic consciousness.
Biography
- 1985 Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Craft and Industrial Design (Metalwork major)
- 1988 Studied under Master Osamu Suzuki in Kyoto
- 1990 Began working in the family business under his father, the 13th generation Imaemon, in Arita
- 2002 Succeeded as the 14th generation Imaizumi Imaemon, became Chairman of the Iro-Nabeshima Imaemon Technique Preservation Society
- 2014 Designated as holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property “Colored Porcelain”
- 2020 Vice Chairman of the Japan Kōgei Association
Portfolio
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2024
Plate with Lily design in Overgalaze Enamel, Underglaze The Blank Ink, and Snowflake Sumi-Hajiki｜Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
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Coffee Cup and Saucer with Aki-Kusa Design in Overglaze Enamel, Underglaze Sprayed Ink, and Sumi-Hajiki｜Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
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Sake Cup with Camellia Design in Overglaze Enamel, Underglaze Sprayed Thin Black Ink, and Snowflake Sumi-hajiki｜Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
