Born 1976, Shimodate, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Born in Shimodate, Ibaraki Prefecture, SUTŌ SATOSHI initially studied under Kikuchi Hiroshi (b. 1954). Then, after completing studies at Ibaraki Prefectural Ceramics Training Institute in 2004, he apprenticed with master ceramist Itō Motohiko (b. 1939), who was known for impressing fabric patterns onto his surfaces before painting delightful, polychrome images based on nature. Sutō himself decorates his ceramics with numerous tiny impressed patterns, suggestive of his teacher’s influence. Varying the size and shape of his stamped patterns, he strives to create a striking three-dimensional surface effect that also enhances the play of light and shadow across each vessel.
Carved tsubo (vessel) striated patterning
2019
Stoneware
9 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.
Inv# 11561
SOLD
Vase with impressed patterning
2019
Stoneware
16 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.
Inv# 11571
SOLD
Carved vessel with striated patterning
2019
Stoneware
6 3/4 x 15 x 15 in.
Inv# 11562
SOLD
White waterjar with impressed patterning
2018
Glazed stoneware with white slip
5 x 9 1/2 in.
Inv# 10898
SOLD
White vessel with impressed patterning
2017
Glazed stoneware with white slip
4 3/8 x 5 x 5 1/4 in.
Inv# 10935
SOLD
White vase with impressed patterning
2017
Glazed stoneware with white slip
4 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Inv# 10936
SOLD
Ceramic covered box with impressed patterning
ca. 2014
Stoneware
12 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Inv# 11566
SOLD
