Hiroaki Morino

Hiroaki Morino (森野 泰明, Morino Hiroaki; born 1934), known by his pseudonym as Taimei Morino (森野 泰明, Morino Taimei), is a Japanese ceramist known for his elegant and bold forms that serve both as standalone pieces and functional vessels.[1]

Early life and education

Born in Kyoto, Japan, in 1934, Morino was influenced by his father, Morino Kako (1879–1987), a potter.[2] He pursued his passion for ceramics at the Kyoto City University of Arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1958 and a Master of Fine Arts in 1960.[3] During his studies, he was mentored by ceramic masters and Living National Treasures, Tomimoto Kenkichi (1886–1963) and Fujimoto Yoshimichi, also known as Nōdō (1919–1992).[4]

Career

In the early 1960s, Morino expanded his horizons by teaching ceramics at the University of Chicago from 1962 to 1963.[2] This experience exposed him to Western art movements, including Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism, which influenced his work.[3] Throughout his career, Morino has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions worldwide, showcasing his unique blend of traditional Kyoto aesthetics with contemporary design. His works are characterized by hand-built forms adorned with double-glazed surfaces in subdued combinations of red, green, black, blue, white, and silver, reflecting his Kyoto heritage.[1]

Awards and honors

  • Grand Prize and Hokuto Prize at the Nitten Exhibition (1960, 1966)[3]
  • Membership Prize and the Foreign Minister’s Prize at the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition (1968)[3]
  • Education Minister’s Prize at the Japan New Arts and Crafts Exhibition (1983)[3]
  • Kyoto Prefecture Culture Prize Merits Prize (1996)[3]
  • Laureate of the Kyoto City Award of Cultural Merit (1999)[3]
  • Japan Art Academy Prize (2007)[3]

Collections

Morino's works are held in numerous public collections worldwide, including:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Morino Hiroaki Taimei - Artists - Joan B Mirviss LTD | Japanese Fine Art | Japanese Ceramics". www.mirviss.com. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
  2. ^ a b "Taimei Morino (Hiroaki)". collections.madmuseum.org. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Morino Taimei 森野泰明 - Biography". Dai Ichi Arts | Japanese Modern Art. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
  4. ^ "Taimei Morino (1934-Present), Ceramic Cube (black and green), Circa 1970". Mitsui Fine Arts. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
  5. ^ "長嶋茂雄さんら9人文化勲章 功労者に加山雄三さんら". Jiji.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.


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