TOMOO KITAMURA

 

Seeking to understand the ever-changing aspects of humanity, Kitamura’s forms both journey through and awake in the viewer a deep quest towards self-revelation, and contemporary identity. Their surfaces, built from coils of stoneware clay, balance carved pattern and design with quiet, contemplative glazes of white. Evoking tide-worn shells, heritage pottery, and fluid space, Kitamura’s pieces contain a presence and scale both human and divine. The creative process led Kitamura to explore a two dimensional, visual landscape for the ‘life forms’ he created in clay. He found this through abstract painting. Working with oils he builds the surface with many layers of color and texture. Each surface is a new discovery.

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Education:

Fujia Sakuma Ceramics, Mashiko, Japan:

Apprentice

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Collections:

AC Hotel by Marriott

Arts & Science Council, Charlotte NC

Carlisle, Sandridge & Rice LLP

CT Communications

Electrolux Corp.

First Charter Bank

Phillip Morris

Stanford Financial Group

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Body of Work: 

2000-currnet: Humanity (available)

2003-current: Life Forms (available)

2005-10: Introspection (sold out)

2010-18: Reflections (sold out)

2013-14: Nocturne OP (sold Out)

2021-current: Mending the Seams (available)

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