Hideki Yanashita

Hideki Yanashita creates timeless ceramics rooted in tea aesthetics. Guided by the ideals of wabi and sabi, his work embraces natural materials, quiet forms, and the beauty of imperfection, beyond trends and time. He is known for wood-fired Raku, Yakishime, Ido, and Oribe styles rooted in wabi-sabi aesthetics.

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Short Bio

1967: Born in Tokyo, Japan.
1989: Graduated from Kuwasawa Design School.
2002: Built his own anagama (cave) kiln and established the Jinden kiln in Iga, Mie Prefecture.
2007: Began mentorship under Master Sadamitsu Sugimoto.
2004–2023: Held solo exhibitions at various Takashimaya department stores, including Yokohama, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya.
2023: Held a solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Department Store.

"Ever since I was impressed by the wabi-sabi world of the Momoyama period, I have been deepening my own understanding of that worldview.Inspired by the Zen phrase “Fuekryukou” (continuity and change), I create pottery every day with renewed determination.I’m not sure how much I’ve been able to express, but I would be happy if you could take a look at my work."

About Hideki Yanashita (Iga, Japan)

Hideki Yanashita is a Japanese ceramicist whose work ranges from traditional tea ware to sculptural forms. Working with natural materials and a strong affinity for wood-firing, he creates vessels that embrace imperfection, texture, and quiet beauty. His repertoire includes iconic Japanese styles like Raku (red and black), Yakishime, Ido, and Oribe, blending historical resonance with personal expression.

Hideki Yanashita’s work is deeply rooted in the aesthetics of tea. Rather than following trends, he seeks timeless forms that reflect the quiet beauty of nature and the everyday. His ceramics embrace the principles of wabi and sabi—values essential to the world of tea—expressed through natural materials, subtle textures, and unpretentious simplicity.