交趾焼 五代 赤澤露石（嘉則）（あかざわ‧ろせき）
AKAZAWA ROSEKI V YOSHINORI
The first generation was Akazawa Kaho, who studied Nanga painting under Tanomura Chokunyu, the first principal of the Kyoto Prefectural School of Art (formerly Kyoto City University of Arts), before taking up the path of pottery. He then opened a kiln in 1892 (Meiji 25) and switched to pottery, but it is said that the Icchin technique that is still used today was established around this time.
In 1921 (Taisho 14), the first’s son Shuzo took on the name of the second master and was given the pen name of Roseki.
In 1943(Showa 18), the second master Roseki was designated for technical preservation for his specialty, Kochi ware.
But that’s not the only achievement of the second master Roseki. He also invented the electric kiln before climbing kilns were banned due to smoke regulations, and with the most advanced technology at the time, he established a firing method more suitable for Kochi ware.
In 1988 (Showa 63), the fourth master Roseki succeded on the name of Akazawa Roseki when his mother, the third master, retired.
The fifth master Roseki was succeeded the name in 2021(Reiwa 3) after following the death of his father, Akazawa Seichu Roseki IV.
1971 Born as the eldest son of the fourth generation Kochi ware master Roseki
2009 Received the Faenza Rotary Club Award at the 56th Faenza International Ceramic Exhibition (Italy)
2009 Created and donated 15 sliding door paintings for Sokenji Temple, the family temple of Oda Nobunaga, at the ruins of Azuchi Castle (Azuchi, Shiga)
2017 Received the Silver Plate Award and Honorary Award at the 39th Gualdo Tadino International Ceramic Exhibition (Italy)
2018 Akazawa Yoshinori Ceramic Exhibition “JAPAN” Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store (Tokyo)
2019 Akazawa Yoshinori Ceramic Exhibition “Thinker in Space” Kyoto Ceramic Center Gallery(Kyoto)
2021 Yoshinori, succeeded fifth generation Roseki
2024 1° segnalata Award, 63rd Castellamonte International Ceramic Exhibition (Italy)
2024 “The world of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki – traditional techniques and beauty for the future” Sogo Yokohama (Yokohama)
2025 Tea and Crafts Exhibition, Fukuya Hatchobori Main Store Art Gallery (Hiroshima)
Currently a member of the Kyoto Traditional Ceramic Artists Association, a member of the Kyoto Kogei Artists Association, and a member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC-AIC: office Geneva Swizerland)