Naoto Ashida
Naoto Ashida
turquoise glow
The blue tones in this artist’s work, inspired by the sea, are deliberately subdued, avoiding a glossy finish.
Upon closer inspection, delicate crystalline flecks shimmer subtly within the glaze, drawing the viewer into a deep and layered blue.
Unpretentious, calm, and quietly warm —
these pieces gently reflect the artist’s sincere and kind-hearted character.
Upon closer inspection, delicate crystalline flecks shimmer subtly within the glaze, drawing the viewer into a deep and layered blue.
Unpretentious, calm, and quietly warm —
these pieces gently reflect the artist’s sincere and kind-hearted character.
Artist History
Born in 1954, Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Japan
1978
Graduated from the Department of Ceramic Arts, Kyoto City University of Arts
Studied under ceramic artist Yutaka Kondo
1979
Established his kiln at his current location in Nishijin, Kyoto
1982
Received the Kyoto City New Artist Award
1984
Held his first solo exhibition at Izumi Gallery (Osaka)
Since then, has held annual solo exhibitions
1987
Solo exhibitions at: Gallery Azuchi (Osaka), Kitaoji (Kumamoto)
Imai Gallery
Participated in the Akuto-kai Ceramic Exhibition at Isetan (Tokyo)
1988
Solo exhibitions at: Utsuwakan (Kyoto), Fukuchiyama (Kyoto)
1990
Solo exhibitions at: Gallery Shukugawa (Nishinomiya), Nimori Gallery (Osaka)
1990–1991
Solo exhibitions at Utsuwakan (Kyoto) and Fukuchiyama (Kyoto)
1991
Two-person exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya
