HAMANA KAZUNORI

• HAMANA KAZUNORI is a contemporary ceramic artist renowned for his quietly powerful forms that emerge from a deep engagement with nature. Based in a fishing village on Awaji Island, he handles every step of the process—kneading clay, shaping vessels, and firing—entirely by hand. His works are marked by weathered, timeworn surfaces and organic, intentionally imperfect forms that evoke both serenity and introspection. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding environment, the memory of the land, and the quiet beauty of daily life, his pieces appear almost like artifacts unearthed from ancient ruins, radiating a timeless presence. Hamana’s work has been exhibited in galleries across the United States and Europe, earning international acclaim as fine art that transcends the traditional boundaries of ceramic craft.