Suzuki Goro 鈴木五郎 Japanese, b. 1941

“Oribe keeps developing. It never stayed in one place. So I create whatever comes to my mind, one after another. I never stop. I feel like I’m playing with clay. The playfulness makes one’s life interesting.” - Suzuki Goro

Born in Aichi in 1941, Suzuki Goro is a contemporary ceramic artist famous for his Oribe, Shino, and Kiseto wares. Stylistically playful, Suzuki's artworks tap into the pictorially decorative side of Oribe-yaki. The geometric and organic designs on a burnt orange field coupled with areas of rich green glaze are all hallmarks of his works. Despite this, Suzuki resists a complete characterization, as he constantly experiments with color and form. Indeed, his oeuvre consists of both Shino and Oribe wares, mastering both in highly decorative capacities. Suzuki works in both sculptural and functional capacities. His art is experimental, and showcases a youthful and quirky approach to Mino and Seto ceramics.

 


SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:

  • Indianapolis Museum of Art
  • Denver Art Museum, CO
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
  • Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
  • Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Aichi, Japan
  • Seto City Museum, Aichi, Japan
  • Meito Art Museum, Aichi, Japan
  • Menard Art Museum, Aichi, Japan

 

1941        Born in Toyoda-city, Aichi Prefecture
1961        Award in Nitten Exhibition Governor’s award in Asahi Ceramic Competition
1962        Grand award in Asahi Ceramic Competition
1963        Participated in Asian Ceramic Exhibition
1964        Award in the 50th Anniversary Koku-kai Exhibition
1966        Grand award in Asahi Ceramic Competition
1969-70   Traveled the U.S. 

  • Solo exhibition, Q Gallery, Los Angeles

1971        Award in the 3rd China-Japan International Ceramic Exhibition
1975        Award in the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition

  • Invited to the Rhode Island Art School

1977        Solo Exhibition, Seibu Department Store Gallery, Ikebukuro
1978        Solo exhibition, Maruei Department Store Gallery, Nagoya

  • Solo Exhibition, Inui Gallery, Tokyo 

1981        Solo Exhibition, Seibu Department Store Gallery, Ikebukuro
1982        Invited to the Cranbrook University

  • Solo Exhibition – Dinner wares, Daiichi Gallery, Nagoya

1987        Solo Exhibition - Coffee Cups, Daiichi Gallery, Nagoya
1988        Solo Exhibition – Sake Objects, Daiichi Gallery, Nagoya 
1989        Solo Exhibition – Jars, Daiichi Gallery, Nagoya

  • Solo Exhibition, Maruei Department Store, Nagoya

1990        Solo Exhibition – Ceramic Boxes, Daiichi Gallery, Nagoya

  • Solo Exhibition, Akamatsu Gallery, Tokyo

1991        Solo Exhibition – Cigarette Boxes, Daiichi Gallery, Nagoya 

  • Solo Exhibition, Akamatsu Gallery, Tokyo

1992        Solo Exhibition – Tea Caddies, Daiichi Gallery, Nagoya

  • Solo Exhibitions, Takashimaya Department Store Galleries, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, & Yokohama

1993        Solo Exhibition – Ceramic Boxes, Maruei Department Store Gallery, Nagoya

  • Solo Exhibition – Big Plates, Gallery Kenbishi, Kariya
  • Solo Exhibition – Coffee Cups, Gallery Kenbishi, Kariya

1995        Solo Exhibition – Tea Bowls, Fujino-ya, Sano

  • Solo Exhibition – Cups, Inui Gallery, Ashigara
  • Solo Exhibition – Big Jars, Gallery Kenbishi, Kariya

1996        Solo Exhibition – Cups, Isetan Department Store Gallery, Shinjuku Tokyo   

  • Solo Exhibition – Sake Bottles & Cups, Sun Gallery Sue, Nagoya

1997        Solo Exhibition – Tea Pots, Fujino-ya, Sano

  • Solo Exhibition – “The World of Goro Suzuki”, Sun Gallery Sue, Nagoya
  • Solo Exhibition – Vessels for Food, Gallery Goro, Shinjuku Tokyo

1998        Solo Exhibition, Frank Lloyd Gallery, U.S.

  • Solo Exhibition – “55 Tea Bowls”, Maruei Department Store, Nagoya
  • Solo Exhibition - “Ceramic Hunt ‘98” sponsored by NHK
  • Solo Exhibition, Gonza Shogetsu-do Gallery, Tokyo

1999        Solo Exhibition – “Ceramic Tea Utensils” Sun Gallery Sue, Nagoya

  • Solo Exhibition, Frank Lloyd Gallery, U.S.
  • Solo Exhibition – Cups, Sun Gallery Sue, Nagoya

2000        Solo Exhibition – “Goro’s Universe” sponsored by Nikkei Newspaper

  •   “2000 Goro Suzuki’s Tea Bowls”, Maruei Department Store, Nagoya 
  • Solo Exhibition, Toyota-city Noh Play Theater, Toyota-city
  • Solo Exhibition – “50 Plates with Horse eye design” Gallery Goro, Tokyo

2001        Solo Exhibition – “Goro Suzuki’s World”, Sun Gallery Sue, Nagoya
Solo Exhibition – “2001 Goro’s Chairs”, Maruei Department Store, Nagoya

  • Invited to participate in the World Ceramic Expo 2001, Korea

2002        2001 Japan Ceramic Association Award 

  • Japan Ceramic Association Award Exhibition, Wako Hall, Tokyo

2004        Three International Artists, International Art Village, Tokyo
2005        Solo Exhibition The World of Tea, International Art Village, Tokyo
2006        Solo Exhibition Raku Teabowl, Gallery Sumie, Nagoya
2007        Solo Exhibition Shino Flourishing, Ginza Seigetsudo, Tokyo
2008        Solo Exhibition Goro Suzuki Ceramics, International Art Village

  • Solo Exhibition Marriage of Shino and Stone, Maruei Department Store, Nagoya

2009        Solo Exhibition A Tale of Four Cities, Takashimaya Department Store
2013        Horse, Gallery KENBISHI, Nagoya
2014        Solo Exhibition SUZUKI Goro: Goribe, Takashimaya Department Store
2015        A retrospective show “Live in Earth, Play in Earth” at Menard Art Museum