History

After graduating from high school, at the age of 19, he became an apprentice to the late Mr. Seiroku Nakamura, the holder of an "Important intangible cultural asset of Saga Prefecture", in the famous porcelain production area of Arita, Saga Prefecture. After four visits, his enthusiasm was recognized and he became an apprentice. While working as a cleaner and a driver for the kiln, he studied the technique of potter's wheel under Mr. Seiroku.　

He pursued how to create sharp circular shapes by utilizing the centrifugal force of the potter's wheel. It was a series of failures. At the age of 35, he went independent in his hometown of Fukuoka Prefecture. After becoming independent, he won the Fukuoka Prefecture Governor's Prize at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition in 2010. This was the moment when his skills, trained by Seiroku, were full display.

Currently, he is a popular artisan who is invited to hold nearly 10 solo exhibitions a year at department stores and galleries throughout Japan.

Products Characteristic

Every piece you hold in your hand has no variation in size or shape, and the sharp, clean curves are made by Shikatani's reliable potter's wheel techniques. In addition to traditional white porcelain, he incorporates a variety of colored glazes such as black, pink, and yellow to create a unique world view.

It treats yourself to be able to daily use the sake cups created by Shikatani, who is known for producing beautiful ornamental artworks.

Career

1974 Born in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

1993 After graduating from high school, he became to the late Mr. Seiroku Nakamura, the holder of Saga Prefecture's important intangible cultural asset, white porcelain ceramics.

2009 Returned to Fukuoka and started his own business.

Awards

Seibu Traditional Craft Exhibition (13 times selected)

Fukuoka Prefecture Art Exhibition ( 2 times Awarded, 2 times selected)

Fukuoka Prefecture Governor's Prize

Fukuoka City Art Exhibition (3 times Awarded, 4 times Selected)

West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (Awarded, Selected)

Nagasaki Ceramic Art Exhibition (3 times Awarded, 1 time Selected)

Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Art Exhibition (4 times Selected)

West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition ( 1 time Selected )

The Ceramic Art Exhibition of Western Japan (5 times Selected)

Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (1 time Selected)

The Formative Art Exhibition of Tea Ceremony (1 time Selected)

Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (1 time Selected)

Exibition

Takashimaya Department Store, Osaka

Takashimaya Department Store, Kyoto

Mito Keisei Department Store

Tenmaya, Fukuyama

Izutsuya, Kokura

Izutsuya, Ymaguchi

Tamaya, Saga

Tokiwa, Oita

And any other galleries

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