Eriko Fujimoto Mikawachi ware／Nagasaki
Biography
1968 Born in Enaga, one of the three rivers in Sarayama.
2001 Designed "Dokugumawashi" for the Nagasaki Prefecture version of the 2002 Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications New Year's postcard.
2001: Produced a thin hand dyed karako-e bowl for the Emperor and Empress Imajo.
2006: Produced "Eggshell Hand", an ultra-thin porcelain reproduced for the first time in about 100 years.
2007: Produced a coffee cup and saucer with a painting of "Eggshell hand with sea toko-e", a gift for the King and Queen of Sweden.
2008: Produced ceramic mural paintings for the entrance of Nagasaki Airport (three paintings on the left side)
2009: Studied Kameyama ware of Ryoma Sakamoto's favorite vessel (watchtower bowl)
2011: Studied Ming Dynasty Yongle and Xuande Guan ware with blue and white underglaze blue porcelain
2016 Exhibition and painting demonstration in New York
2017 Exhibition and painting demonstration at Shibuya Hikarie
Awards
1998: Awarded a prize at the Mikawachi Ceramic Works Exhibition
2000: Awarded a prize at the Nagasakisaki Ceramics Exhibition
Designed ORANDA Karako to commemorate the 400th anniversary of exchange between Japan and the Netherlands. Recommended by the Mayor of Sasebo.
Profile
What inspired you to get into this work?
Born in the Mikawachi pottery production area, I grew up watching the craftsmen at work. As an adult, I reconfirmed the appeal of pottery and wanted to pass on the art of painting.
What do you want to appeal the most in your work?
In addition to the delicate underglaze blue of Mikawachi ware, the gold and color painting techniques of Mikawachi ware from the end of the Edo period and the export period are also used.
What do you keep in mind when creating your work?
I would like to express feminine expression by adding color and gold painting to delicate underglaze blue ware.
What do you want to achieve from now on? Or how do you want to live?
I would like to discover traditional painting that can be enjoyed by the younger generation in the future.