Cutting edge, versatile, skilled, and stylish are all words to describe contemporary ceramicist Tomoyuki Hoshino’s work. Born in 1976, Tomoyuki had a varied background before becoming a potter by profession. Born in Yamanashi, he originally studied economics and had a background in sales for several years before pivoting to ceramics and studying under the prominent potter Ikai Yuichi. His work, like his background, is extremely unique in color. Taking on his signature pale pink hue, his ceramics carry the message that craft is a universal language. He founded his own kiln “Yuki Kiln” in 2006 in Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo and since then, his distinctive work and style has won him several awards and featured him in many respected international ceramic exhibitions such as the Kikuichi Biennale, the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, exhibitions at Mitsukoshi Isetan, and many more. His work is popular among contemporary ceramic collectors and those interested in contemporary design. Because of his apprenticeship under traditional ceramics in Japan, his works are also coveted among connoisseurs of Japanese ceramics.

One of the main characteristics of contemporary art and design is that it is constantly subject to change. Likewise, Tomoyuki is looking forward to changing and innovating in his craft to change towards an exciting future of new forms, colors, and shapes through the traditions and versatility of clay.

Artist CV/Biography

1976 Born in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture

1999 Graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the Yokohama City University

Entered Pasona Inc. Worked in sales for 5 years

2005 Completed the Molding Course at the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Technical Institute

Studied under IKAI Yuichi

2006 Became independent in Kokubunji City, Tokyo

2013 Full member, Japan Kogei Association

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Artist Awards

2017 Special Judges' Award selected by SOUSUKE FUJIMOTO / 11th International Ceramic Competition Mino, Japan Competition

2013 Award of MITSUKOSHI ISETAN / 53th Eastern Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition

Incentive Award / 60th Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition

Incentive Award / 5th KIKUCHI Biennale

Special award of Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum / 22th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition

Award of excellence / 1th TOBI contemporary ceramics Exhibition

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Selected Solo Exhibitions

2019 solo exhibition at TAKASHIMAYA OSAKA Store

solo exhibition at Gallery ZUIEN, Seto city

2018 solo exhibition at MITSUKOSHI's main store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

2017 solo exhibition at KAKIDEN Gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo

solo exhibition at FUKUOKA MITSUKOSHI Department Store

solo exhibition at LIXIL Gallery in Ginza

2016 solo exhibition at MIZEN Fine Art in Paris

solo exhibition at OKAJIMA Department Store

2015 solo exhibition at KAKIDEN Gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo

2014 first solo exhibition at MITSUKOSHI's main store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

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Selected Group Exhibitions

2022 Unprecedented - Joint Ceramics Exhibition on the Art of Neriage IV - Touch Ceramics

2019 Ceramic Art Exhibition by four artists / GINZA WAKO Hall

2018 Ceramic Art The new generation's skill & form / Sapporo Art Park

2017 Evolution of porcelain exhibition / IBARAKI Ceramic Art Museum

2016 Contemporary ceramic art Guide exhibition / IBARAKI Ceramic Art Museum

Future form exhibition depends on a prize winner of TOBI Exhibition / TAKASHIMAYA Nihonbashi Store

2015 Japan Traditional Kogei Association , Eastern Japan and Tokai Branch ,

Selected Exhibition ～The presentness of Traditional Art Crafts～ / MOA Museum of Art

2014 New collection Exhibition / IBARAKI Ceramic Art Museum

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Public Collection

2018 ISE Foundation「NERITUGI Bowl -KAI-」

2014 IBARAKI Ceramic Art Museum「NERITSUGI flower vessel」