1960       Born in Arita

1978       Graduates Arita Kogyo High School (Design)

1982       Studies under Ink Painter, Shizen KANETAKE

1985       Self-learn and starts to produce Sometsuke wares

2004       First exhibiton in New York

2008       Narita International Airport 30th Anniversary

Pieces displyed in arrival concourse within Narita International Airport Terminal 2 Satelite building

 

From ceramic clay to glazing, Iwanaga explores to create his own original designs for his own kiln.

He is recognized as top sometsuke artist.

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