Tomohisa Obana

Tomohisa Obana(b.1983, Kyoto Japan) is a graduate of the Kyoto Saga Art Junior College. His love for things made in nature—such as soil, trees, forests, and cliffs—which began at an early age, led him to his decision to choose a life path that would allow him to ‘lead a life handling soil or wood.’ At that time, he learned from Darren Damonte, who was active in Shirakashi, Iga City, for about two years, and worked part-time at a clay shop before going independent. He moved from Shigaraki to Iga, where he has a home and a kiln. He is a person who is dedicated to his pottery and sincere in his way of life. His pieces emphasize ‘firing the clay,’ the origin of pottery, while communicating with the earth using his skill, knowledge, and senses.

Submitted by Nonaka-Hill