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FEATURED ARTISTS

Teiji Miyamoto

Price Range $6,000 - 20,000

The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.

Using Techniques of Woodwork Fully to Produce His Artwork

Woodwork artist Teiji Miyamoto was designated as Living National Treasure for woodwork in 2023. He studied under Kenkichi Kuroda (eldest son of Tatsuaki Kuroda) at the age of 20, and after 10 years of training, he became independent at the age of 30 and established his studio in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. He received many awards at the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition etc. and received the Medal with Purple Ribbon, a medal awarded to those who have made achievements in the art field, in 2013. Miyamoto is known for his carvings with flowing lines that remind us of waves. He says he has been inspired by the waves that form after the boats in Lake Biwa. He uses wood joinery techniques where no nails etc. are used to join the wood parts, hollowing techniques where vessels are hand carved and hollowed from a block of wood, wiped urushi to bring out the wood grain beautifully, and carvings to form ridgelines. With his outstanding skills, he makes artwork that bring out the characters of the wood to the most.

AWARDED ARTWORKS

The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)

The largest exhibition in Japan where the beauty and techniques of Japanese crafts gather. Introducing awarded ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, metalwork, wood and bamboo work, dolls, and other various works that have been strictly judged and selected.