Collection: Artist Category > The "SA" column (Kakiemon Sakaiida, etc.) > Goro Suzuki

Born in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture in 1941, Suzuki Goro began making pottery at the age of 16 and showed his talent early on. In his twenties, he attracted attention at a young age, having his works selected for the Nitten and Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibitions, and winning the Shizuoka Prefectural Governor's Award and the highest award. In 1969, he traveled to the United States and held a solo exhibition in Los Angeles. This was his first encounter with ceramics as an art form, and it became an opportunity for him to pursue free expression unconstrained by conventional frameworks.

After returning to Japan, he studied Momoyama pottery in depth, but instead of simply imitating it, he developed his own unique style. He added a new sensibility to traditional styles such as Shino and Oribe, creating works imbued with a modern sensibility. In particular, his large plates and vases, which seem to push the boundaries, have an overwhelming presence and bring out the full potential of clay. They combine reliable techniques based on a thorough understanding of the material with a bold creativity that plays with clay.

Following his motto of "doing what no one else has done," Suzuki continued to challenge himself with a wide range of expressions, and in 2001 he was awarded the Japan Ceramic Society Award. Since then, he has held solo exhibitions both in Japan and overseas, and his innovative style has been highly praised.

Goro Suzuki's works have always opened up new possibilities for ceramics, straddling the line between tradition and innovation. His vessels, which combine strength and playfulness, leave a strong impression on viewers and can be said to symbolize the dynamism of contemporary ceramics.