竹下努

Tsutomu Takeshita

1986 Born in Nagano Prefecture

2007 Graduated from Tajimi Technical High School

Studied under Yasuo Tamaki at Tamayama Kiln in Tajimi City

2015 Became independent in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture

Fascinated by Yi Dynasty pottery, Tsutomu Takeshita creates porcelain vessels with the warmth of earthenware.
His works are like his personality itself, which can be felt through his vessels.