Biography

Takeshi Imaizumi (b. 1978), though originally a student of Political Science and Economics, discovered his true passion in the wonders of ceramic and celadon. Paying close attention to the traditional masterpieces of the Song Dynasty in China, Imaizumi’s work develops optical illusions in tenmoku and celadon that create a sense of depth and voluminous form. His experiments with new glaze formulations and firing techniques are responsible for the layered patterning that define his pristine tea bowls.

Awards and Collection:
Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition (2002, 2003, 2004)
Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, Taiwan
Grand Prize, Katsura-no-miya Award, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, sponsored by Mainichi Newspaper
Bronze Prize, Korea World Ceramic Biennale, Korea
Faenza International Ceramic Art Exhibition
Modern Craft and the Tea Ceremony II, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

Works
  • Takeshi Imaizumi, 白瓷茶盌
    Takeshi Imaizumi
    白瓷茶盌
    Ceramic
    H3 1/2 x W4 1/4 x D4 1/4 in
    H8.8 x W10.7 x D10.7 cm
  • Takeshi Imaizumi, 白瓷茶碗 小服
    Takeshi Imaizumi
    白瓷茶碗 小服
    Ceramic
    H3 1/4 x W4 1/4 x D4 1/4 in
    H8.2 x W10.7 x D10.7 cm
  • Takeshi Imaizumi, 窯変天目 黒曜
    Takeshi Imaizumi
    窯変天目 黒曜
    Ceramic
    H2 7/8 x W5 1/8 x D5 1/8 in
    H7.3 x W13 x D13 cm
  • Takeshi Imaizumi, 窯変青黒茶碗
    Takeshi Imaizumi
    窯変青黒茶碗
    Ceramic
    H3 3/8 x W4 1/4 x D4 1/4 in
    H8.6 x W10.9 x D10.9 cm
  • Takeshi Imaizumi, 青瓷茶碗
    Takeshi Imaizumi
    青瓷茶碗
    Ceramic
    H2 7/8 x W5 7/8 x D5 7/8 in
    H7.2 x W15 x D15 cm
  • Takeshi Imaizumi, 青瓷茶碗
    Takeshi Imaizumi
    青瓷茶碗
    Ceramic
    H3 x W5 7/8 x D5 7/8 in
    H7.6 x W15 x D15 cm
Exhibitions