Atsushi Ogata / 尾形 アツシ
After establishing his own studio in Seto, Aichi Prefecture—an area renowned for its long history of pottery—he began creating vessels that showcase the natural texture and vitality of unrefined clay. In 2007, he relocated his workshop to the rural town of Uda in Nara Prefecture, where he continues to fire his works using both a traditional climbing kiln (noborigama) and a gas kiln.
His signature style, known as Shirohibite ("white crackle glaze"), is characterized by delicate surface crackles that form as the glaze contracts during firing. By using unprocessed clay, he achieves a rich variety of earthy tones and a rustic, organic finish that reflects the inherent beauty of the material.
| Biography | |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Born in Tokyo |
| 1998 | Became independent in Seto, Aichi Prefecture |
| 2007 | Built a kiln in the mountain village of Uda, Nara Prefecture |
Atsushi Ogata
The artist began his career in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, creating pottery that highlights the raw texture of unrefined clay. Since 2007, he has worked in Uda, Nara Prefecture, using both climbing and gas kilns.
His signature technique, Shirohibite (“white crackle glaze”), features delicate crack patterns formed as the glaze contracts during firing, giving each piece a unique, organic character.
| Biography | |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Born in Tokyo |
| 1996 | Graduated from Aichi Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology |
| 1998 | Became independent in Seto, Aichi Prefecture |
| 2007 | Built a kiln in the mountain village of Uda, Nara Prefecture |
