＜Joe Yoshida＞
1980 Born in Hokkaido
2003 Graduated from Utsunomiya University
2007 Completed Tochigi Prefectural Ceramic Technology Support Center / Established own studio in Mashiko Town
2010 Selected for Mashiko Ceramic Exhibition / Encouragement Award at Prefectural Exhibition (Tochigi Prefecture)
＜Sanae Higuchi＞
1972 Born in Saitama Prefecture
1993 Joined the planning department of an apparel company in Tokyo
2000 Graduated from Bunka Gakuin Arts School, Ceramics Department / Joined a pottery studio in Mashiko
2005 Established independent studio in Mashiko
The art of capturing time in clay, and the brushstrokes that weave stories into it.
Though their approaches differ, deep within the works of both artists, the magnificent "chronicle" of humanity's ancient engagement with earth and fire quietly pulsates.
