Hiroshi Shibata (柴田 博)
Born in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1950, Hiroshi Shibata is a distinguished Kutani ware ceramic artist associated with Hakuhou Kiln. He studied under Takeshi Yamachika, former president of the Creative Art Association, and Fujio Kitade, a council member of the Nitten exhibition and former president of Kanazawa College of Art. His artistic practice brings together the decorative traditions of Kutani ware, luminous glazed surfaces, and a refined contemporary sensibility.
Career and Artistic Recognition
Shibata was selected for the 11th Japan New Craft Exhibition and made his debut at the 21st Nitten Exhibition, followed by fourteen consecutive selections. His work received an Excellence Award at the 13th Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition, with the award-winning piece preserved in the Kutani Ware Museum.
Awards and Museum Collections
His distinctions include one Grand Prize, six Excellence Awards, one Encouragement Award, and two Technical Awards. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs acquired his work on two occasions, and three of his pieces are held in the permanent collection of the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art.
Works at Great Zakka
Discover Kutani ware vases associated with Hiroshi Shibata and Hakuhou Kiln, reflecting his dedication to color, decoration, and ceramic craftsmanship.
