Tatsuo Horimizu 堀水達雄

Born in Tokyo, Japan Ceramic Artist, Mashiko, Tochigi

Tatsuo Horimizu is a ceramic artist based in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, one of Japan's most renowned pottery towns and a historic center of the Japanese Mingei (folk craft) movement. Since beginning his ceramic practice in Mashiko in 1990, Horimizu has dedicated his work to the quiet strength of handmade pottery.

His vessels emphasize the tactile presence of clay and the traces left by the making process. With solid forms, earthy textures, and restrained decoration, his works express an honest and grounded beauty. Rather than concealing the marks of the hand, Horimizu allows the natural character of the material to remain visible, revealing the warmth and vitality of clay shaped through traditional craftsmanship.

Rooted in the philosophy of everyday use, his ceramics embody the enduring spirit of Mashiko pottery-simple, sincere, and deeply connected to daily