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OHMICHI Masao Profile 1945 Born in Hyogo Prefecture 1968 Graduated from International Design School Started working for Sharp, received numerous design awards 1971 Exhibition of drawings at Imahashi Gallery 1972 Exhibition of woodblock prints with Keisei Kobayashi at Imahashi Gallery 1979 Established pottery workshop at Kurumagi, Nara pref. Established Ryoukuchi gama (kiln) with the assistance of ceramic artist RYUGUCHI Kiheiya 1988 Built an Anagama (tunnel kiln) 1990 Exhibition at the Art of Ceramics, Iwasaki 1992 Exhibition at the Art of Ceramics, Kyoto 1994 Exhibition at Uchiyama Gallery, Tokyo 1996 Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukosi, Tokyo 1997 Exhibition at Yufuku Gallery, Tokyo Features of His Work OHMICHI Masao's main output is Japanese pots and pans. Pots and pans are used in daily life for cooking shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, stew, steamed rice, pasta, yudohu (hot tofu) and more in Japan. His crockery can be loosely translated as 'casserole,' which are usually used for cooking over a direct flame. The firing technique and temperature is key to prevent OHMICHI's pans from cracking over a direct flame. OHMICHI would like people to enjoy his wares by using their imaginations. According to OHMICHI, one can find unpredictable pleasures by serving feasts, or simply using the pots for flower arrangements. His various designed pots and pans match everyday simple meals or add a classy touch to special occasions.