Yasumoto Kajiwara is a potter who makes pottery in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture.
Based on the traditions of Karatsu ware, his approach of quietly (and nonchalantly) exploring the "deconstruction of Karatsu" is supported by a sense of humor and a delicate sensibility.
At the root of Kajiwara Yasumoto's passion lies his love for medieval potters and his admiration for Ryokan, and his gaze is always directed towards the nameless common people.
Born in Saga Prefecture in 1962
1980: Studied under Eguchi Sozan in Karatsu
In 1989, he studied under Daimaru Hokkō in Kyoto. He continued his training in Arita, Karatsu, Kyoto, and other places.
1995: Became independent in Karatsu
1998: Established a kiln in Ochi
2001: Established a kiln in Sari
2002 Survey of ancient kiln sites in Korea
2003: Three-month training at an ancient kiln site in Korea
2009 Visit to the Qinggong ancient kiln ruins of Ru Kiln, Henan Province, China
2012: Exhibited at the Korea-Japan Hoei Ceramics Exhibition, made in Yangsan, Korea
2013 Pottery making at Tongdosa Temple in Korea
2014: Visit to the ancient kiln site of Ido tea bowls, Baeknyeon-ri and Dudong-ri to inspect raw materials
2015 Visit to Goryeo white porcelain ancient kiln sites in Yanggu and Yeoju
