1976
Born in Okayama Prefecture

1996
Graduates from Bizen Pottery Center

2000
Builds anagama single-chamber kiln at family home

2004
Begins holding exhibitions

2007
Moves to Ushimado-cho, Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture

November 18-25, 2017

These works by Morimoto Yoshinobu reaffirm two decisive elements that have animated the best Bizen pottery over the centuries: (1) a geometric tension born of the interplay of planes and (2) distinctive surface textures born of different firing effects. Take this opportunity to catch up with the latest work by a leading exemplar of the Bizen tradition.