中尾 純（Jun NAKAO）
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The eldest son of Yasuzumi Nakao, head of Nakasen Kiln in Arita-cho, Saga.
He studied Rokuro technique under Living National Treasure, Manji Inoue, before entering Nakasen Kiln.
He mainly creates white & pale blue porcelain .
In recent years, he received numerous awards in public exhibitions including Nihon Dento Kogei Ten.
The balance between his pure color expression and unique shapes receives high praises for pale blue ceramics.
History:
1977 Born as the eldest son of Yasuzumi Nakao
1999 Graduates from Arita College of Ceramics
Studies Rokuro technique under Living National Treasure, Manji Inoue, for 7 years 8 months
2007 Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Industrial Ceramics Section
Saga Chamber of Commerce Award
2008 Saga Art Exhibition Entered
2009 Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition Entered
Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Industrial Ceramics Section
Saga Prefecture Ceramic Industry Cooperative Award
West Dento Kogei Exhibition Entered
56th Nihon Dento Kogei Ten Entered for the first time
Saga Art Exhibition Entered
2010 Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Industrial Ceramics Section
The Nishinippon Shimbun Award
West Dento Kogei Exhibition Entered
Nishi Nihon Togei Art Exhibition Entered
57th Nihon Dento Kogei Ten Entered
Saga Art Exhibition Entered
72nd Issui Kai Exhibition, Honorable Mention
2011 Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Crafts product Section
The Nishinippon Shimbun Award
West Dento Kogei Exhibition Incentive Award
58th Nihon Dento Kogei Ten Entered
Saga Art Exhibition Entered
2012 West Dento Kogei Exhibition, Incentive Award
West Dento Kogei Exhibition, Assignment Piece Section
Nihon Kogeikai, West Branch Award
Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Industrial Ceramics Section, Saga TV Award
Nishi Nihon Togei Art Exhibition Entered
59th Nihon Dento Kogei Ten Entered
The piece entered in exhibitions purchased by the imperial household
A full membership for Nihon Kogeikai
Saga Art Exhibition Entered
2013 West Dento Kogei Exhibition, Okinawa Times Award
1st Tobi Exhibition Entered
Nihon Dento Kogei Ten Entered
2014 Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Industrial Ceramics Section
Saga Chamber of Commerce Award
West Dento Kogei Exhibition Entered
Nihon Dento Kogei Ten Entered
2015 Nishi Nihon Togei Art Exhibition, 2nd Section for Beauty & Practical Ceramics Ware
Nishi Nihon Living Shimbun Award
Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition, Industrial Ceramics Section, Saga Shimbun Award
West Dento Kogei Exhibition, Asahi Shimbun Award