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Hiroaki Morino (森野 泰明, Morino Hiroaki, born 1934), known by his pseudonym as Taimei Morino (森野 泰明, Morino Taimei), is a Japanese ceramist known for his elegant and bold forms that serve both as standalone pieces and functional vessels. [1]
Born in Kyoto, Japan, in 1934, Morino was influenced by his father, Morino Kako (1879–1987), a potter. [2] He pursued his passion for ceramics at the Kyoto City University of Arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1958 and a Master of Fine Arts in 1960. [3] During his studies, he was mentored by ceramic masters and Living National Treasures, Tomimoto Kenkichi (1886–1963) and Fujimoto Yoshimichi, also known as Nōdō (1919–1992). [4]
In the early 1960s, Morino expanded his horizons by teaching ceramics at the University of Chicago from 1962 to 1963. [2] This experience exposed him to Western art movements, including Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism, which influenced his work. [3] Throughout his career, Morino has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions worldwide, showcasing his unique blend of traditional Kyoto aesthetics with contemporary design. His works are characterized by hand-built forms adorned with double-glazed surfaces in subdued combinations of red, green, black, blue, white, and silver, reflecting his Kyoto heritage. [1]
Morino's works are held in numerous public collections worldwide, including: [1]
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