Gaku Nitta
Gaku Nitta's love of pottery originates from his previous experience as a lighting technician for film crews on a number of food programmes. Seeing food transformed by its presentation, he decided that he would create his own work, always keeping in mind the way in which it will be used in combination with food. His thoughtful, friendly nature is reflected in the easy going style of his pottery. Using pretty green and blue glazing combined with earthy browns make his work appealing to a wide audience. As a result, it is popular amongst restaurant owners who want to give their customers a unique dining experience.
Background
1968 Born in Kanagawa but raised in Tochigi
1991 Graduated from Osaka University of Art (Broadcasting Studies)
2002 His studies of ceramic art began in Mashiko at Yumi-Tou
2004 Apprentice to Mr. Mitsunori Demachi, Kasama Pottery
2006 Set up his own kiln in Mashiko
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Resume
2006 South Korea-Japan exchange ceramic exhibition, Tong-In Gallery, Seoul
2009 Solo Exhibition: "The Place Where Light and Water Meet", Art Space Gamgado, Tokyo
2010 Solo Exhibition: "A Silent Murmur", Shinya Nishimaru Commemorative Museum, Nagano
2012 Fine Art Collaboration Lab, Sakuragawa Art Festival vol.3
T-Box MIX Exhibition, Tokyo
2013 Solo Exhibition: "Kawaii" (trans.: cute), Sante Gallery, Tochigi
