Shigeyoshi Morioka
Shigeyoshi Morioka is a revered potter working in the mountain village of Amano, Wakayama. Firing in multi-chamber wood kilns, he creates vessels that span from rugged and elemental to serene and introspective. With a deep sensitivity to clay, ash, and flame, Morioka’s work reflects decades of practice and presence. His influence extends quietly but profoundly across generations of Japanese and international ceramic artists. Each piece carries earth, fire, and time—held in form, never forced.