Hiroshi Komazawa, large tube vase, Wall Graffiti circa 1993

Hiroshi Komazawa was born in 1951 in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture.

He first studied at Chuo University, but left to train in ceramics under Takahito Omiyaji at Mashiko, before continuing his training at the Kimura Ichiyo kiln in Bizen.

In 1976, Komazawa built his own kiln in Mashiko, and then in 1982, he established another kiln in Kasama.

His works include various notable series such as the “WALL” series begun in 1993, “MATERA” in 1995, and “LETTER” in 2006. He has also collaborated with glass artists for exhibitions on lights and patterns.

Komazawa has held numerous solo exhibitions at prestigious galleries in Japan, such as the Chido Museum, Inoue Gallery, and Hinoki Gallery, among others.

His works are widely appreciated for their unique integration of traditional techniques that allow him an expression sometimes reminiscent of graffiti on a worn-looking surface.

Dimensions: Approx. diameter 13.5 cm x height 50.5 cm

Tomobako, original signed box.