Okugawa Shun’Emon
Okugawa Shun’Emon;Shunemon Okugawa
Born: 1949
Biography:
Okugawa Shunemon es un maestro artesano japonés de Arita porcelana. Nació en 1949 y estableció su horno, Okugawa Shun’emon Kiln, en 1979. He has been designated as a Japan Art Crafts Association Regular Member since 1981 and received the 1st Class National Trade Skill Test (hand wheel) in 1986. Sus obras se caracterizan por formas hermosas que sólo un artista que ha seguido persiguiendo la forma de rueda es capaz de crear. He has received numerous awards, including the Medal with Yellow Ribbon from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the title of Contemporary Master Craftsman and Outstanding Skilled Worker from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
