Kenichi Tomimoto
Born in 1886. Died in 1963. Originally from Nara Prefecture. Graduated from the design department of Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1909. Started making pottery in his hometown, and built a kiln in Soshigaya, Tokyo in 1923, where he exhibited unique designs and forms in white porcelain, blue and white porcelain, and overglaze porcelain. Became a member of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in 1935. Became a professor at Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1944. Prewar, he exhibited his work at the Kokugakai Exhibition, Teiten Exhibition, and Bunten Exhibition. After the war, he was mainly active in Kyoto. Founded the Society of Design and Arts and Crafts in 1947. Became a professor at Kyoto City University of Arts in 1950. Recognized as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for overglaze porcelain in 1955. Awarded the Order of Culture in 1961.
