Greeting

Wabi-sabi --- Fu-eki (immutability) ---

I have been a potter for over 50 years. For 35 years, I was taught the Zen philosophy of wabi-sabi by the venerable Tachibana Daikyu Roshi.

I have been captivated and guided by the profound world of wabi-sabi.

While never forgetting this philosophy, the Zen teachings state that incorporating new changes, that is, the transience of constantly seeking new flavors and repeating changes, is the essence of fu-eki (immutability).

I wish that my pottery, which embodies fu-eki, will continue to exude beauty even after dozens or hundreds of years, and with that hope, I continue to create.

Teragaito Kiln Sadamitsu Sugimoto

Brief Biography

1935 Born in Tokyo

1968 Built an anagama (cave kiln) in the mountains of Shigaraki

1974 Received instruction from Tachibana Daikyu Roshi of Daitoku-ji Temple, continuing to the present day

1979 Solo exhibition at Daitoku-ji Temple, Nyoian.

Solo exhibition at Urasenke.

1988 Exhibited at Kosetsu Museum of Art

1991 First solo exhibition at Rockefeller Center, Gallery Zero, New York

1992 Works acquired by Kitcho Yukimoto Museum (Osaka)

1993 First solo exhibition in Germany at Galerie Fleethaan, Munich

1994 Works acquired by Yale University Art Gallery (USA)

2002 Donated an Ido chawan (tea bowl) to Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto, in commemoration of its new abbot's inauguration.

Invited to exhibit at the International Ceramic Exhibition of China, Japan, and Korea at the Taipei Buddha Museum, Taiwan.

Invited to participate in an international ceramic workshop and had works acquired at Icheon World Ceramic Center, Korea.

2003 Invited to exhibit at the Korea-Japan Ceramic Exhibition at Yeongam Pottery Culture Center, Korea.

Exhibited at "Contemporary Japanese Ceramics: Acceptance and Dissemination" at Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum.

2005 Works acquired by Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park Museum, Shiga Prefecture.

2008 Works acquired by Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture (USA).

2011 Solo exhibition at Nomura Art Museum (Kyoto).

2012 Works exhibited at the Pavilion for Japanese Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (USA).

Solo exhibition at Frank Lloyd Gallery.

2013 Solo exhibition at Nomura Art Museum (Kyoto). (Held biennially thereafter)

2014 Received the Buddhist name "Genkaku Sadamitsu" from Abbot Kogori Taigan of Kennin-ji Temple.

Wabi-Sabi Sadamitsu Sugimoto Exhibition (Hankyu Umeda Main Store), supported by Asahi Shimbun.

2022 Awarded the Oribe Award from Oribe Museum.

*Solo exhibitions held at Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya, and various specialized galleries nationwide.