Masami Nakatsu

The first time I carved this gentle, undulating pattern from soft clay, I was instantly captivated by its unexpected beauty. That quiet thrill is something I hope to share through my work. With each piece, I wish to evoke a quiet thought—"This is lovely"—and offer a sense of comfort, becoming a companion in those calm, soothing moments of daily life. Profile Born in 1982, Tokyo, Japan Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University in 2007 Completed the Technical Course at the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center in 2011 Currently based in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture Ceramic Career 2014 – Selected, The 10th International Ceramics Competition Mino 2015 – Mino Togeino Ashita-ten 2015 (Museum of Mino Ceramic Art / Gifu) 2020 – Ceramics Now: Young Potters Take on the Tea Bowl (Gallery Voice / Gifu) 2021 – MINO Chawan 100 (Toshin Mino Ceramic Art Museum / Gifu) 2023 – Guinomi Exhibition (Gallery Suki / Aichi) 2024 – 30 Shu-hai (The Ground Mino / Gifu) 2024 – Selected, The 16th Contemporary Tea Ceramics Exhibition (Ceratopia Toki / Gifu)