ARTISTS / Mika Sato
Artworks exhibited at TOUCH Ceramics:
Mika Sato (b. 1970) was born and raised in Kanagawa, Japan. She began learning ceramic art by herself at a young age and in 2006, she enrolled in the Izumi Ceramic Art Institute to further her education. Sato specialises in the "Nerikomi" technique, developing a unique style that combines traditional techniques with modern sensibilities.
Sato’s work is known for its delicate translucency, light weight, and clear coloration. Unlike traditional clay-based ceramics, Sato uses porcelain materials for their ease of use and to create beautiful colours. Her works are inspired by the natural world and the beauty of everyday objects, as well as traditional Japanese art and aesthetics.
Sato's dedication to her craft has earned her worldwide recognition, her unique approach to ceramic art and her dedication to her craft have made her a highly respected and sought-after artist in the field. Her works continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, and are exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions in Japan and beyond.
1970 Born in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
2006 Start learning ceramic arts at Izumi Togei Institute
2007 Assistant of ceramist Eiji Murofushi
2008 Graduated from Izumi Togei Institute
Member of Japan Kōgei Association
Awards
2016 Tokyo Friendship Ceramics Grand Prize
The Hagi Grand Prix of Contemporary Ceramics Honourable Mention
2015 Kanazawa World Crafts Competition Grand Prize
The 45th Ceramic Art Exhibition Craft Prize
Selected Exhibitions
2024 Euphoria on tablescapes, Touch Ceramics, Hong Kong
2023 New Moon Rising: A Contemporary Tale, Touch Ceramics, Hong Kong
Unprecedented - Joint Ceramics Exhibition on the Art of Neriage V, Touch Ceramics, Hong Kong
2022 Unprecedented IV - Joint Ceramics Exhibition on the Art of Neriage, Touch Ceramics
The Exhibition of Japanese Traditional Ceramic Art
2021 Spring GINZA style
Unprecedented - Joint Ceramics Exhibition on the Art of Neriage III
酒の器展 Gallary KORIN
2020 Unprecedented - Joint Ceramics Exhibition on the Art of Neriage II
The 67th Japanese Traditional Crafts Winning a prize
2018 The 65thJapanese Traditional Crafts Winning a prize
2017 International Ceramic Festival Mino Winning a prize
Present form pottery HAGI Honourable mention
2016 2016 Tokyo Newyork friendship ceramic competition Grand Prize
The 56th East Japan traditional craft exhibition Winning a prize
2015 Kanazawa World Craft Competition Grand Prize
The 8th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Winning a prize
The 62th Japanese Traditional Crafts Winning a prize
The 45th Zentou exhibition Craft Award
2014 The 7th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Winning a prize
2012 The 5th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition Winning a prize
2011 International Ceramic Festival Mino Winning a prize
2009 The 29th Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics Winning a prize
2008 Kanazawa Wan Winning a prize
The 42th Female ceramic art exhibition Winning a prize