Biography
Educated at the Prefectural Kutani Yaki Technical Training Institute, Kiyoko Morioka (b. 1974) is certified as a traditionalcraftsperson in the porcelain Kutani technique. Known for their ornate scenes, bright colors, and silky texture, the Kutani category is decorative and vivid. Since she received her Ph.D. in 2016 from Kanazawa College of Art, Morioka has exhibited extensively in Japan. Now an Associate Professor of Art at Kobe Design University, Morioka’s placid porcelains emulate the hues of the Kanazawa sky she so cherishes.
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Exhibitions
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Extreme Surfaces: Cutting Edge Kogei
Ippodo Gallery's Premiere at Design Miami 2022 + New Year Exhibition 30 Nov 2022 - 16 Feb 2023Ippodo Galleryis a pioneering kogei-focused gallery based in Tokyo and New York. Our mission is to honor the living tradition of Japanese fine art in the contemporary world by cultivating...Read more -
On the Axis
Works by Kota Arinaga and Kiyoko Morioka 21 Jul - 25 Aug 2022Kota Arinaga is fascinated by archaeology and expresses the magnificent time axis of textiles through glass. As a Japanese person born at the tip of the Orient, how can he...Read more -
Elegant Dedications: Selections of Female Artist works by Ippodo Gallery
24 Feb - 9 Mar 2022Girl’s Day is the Japanese celebration held annually on March 3rd to pray for the healthy growth of girls. In ancient societies, men went out to hunt while women made...Read more
Events
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Design Miami 2022
Extreme Surfaces: Cutting Edge Kogei 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2022Design Miami 2022Read more -
Artist Talk
On the Axis artist: Kota Arinaga and Kiyoko Morioka 17 Aug 2022We invite you to join us on Wednesday, August 17, at 5PM (EST) for a conversation panel with Ippodo Gallery New York Director Shoko Aono,...Read more -
Opening Reception - July 21 5-8 PM
On the Axis Exhibition: Works by Kora Arinaga and Kiyoko Morioka 21 Jul 2022With great pleasure, we invite you to the opening reception of our upcoming exhibition On the Axis on Thursday, July 21, 5 PM- 8 PM....Read more
Blog
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Year in Review
Reflecting on the Exhibitions of 2022 January 4, 2023Yukiya Izumita, “Stream of Time” 2022 began with Yukiya Izumita’s “Layers of Time,” an impressive showing of the artist’s newest works. The ceramicist began...Read more -
A Gentle Touch
On the Axis: Kiyoko Morioka August 10, 2022Traditional craftsperson Kiyoko Morioka (1974 – present) has found repute for her innovative take on Kutani style porcelain. Kutani ware dates to the Meireki era...Read more -
Elegant Dedications Journal
February 17, 2022Ippodo Gallery is excited to have its first all-women artist exhibition- Elegant Dedications: Selections of Female artist works by Ippodo Gallery in celebrating Girls Festival,...Read more -
The Art of Kogei
November 16, 2021Kogei are Traditional Crafts of Japan that must meet five requirements to be recognized by the Ministry of Economy. The crafts must be made for...Read more