Tomiya Matsuda Decorative Objects

Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011) terra cotta and earthen pottery abstract ceramic sculpture with chartreuse and black glaze. Multi dimensional piece that changes shape with each turn. From the estate of William August Hoffman, a professor of ceramics at SAIC during Matsuda's time there. Hoffman acquired the work from the artist when Matsuda returned to Japan in 1968. 1939 Born in Nara Japan. 1961 Graduated from the Kyoto City College of Fine Arts Ceramic faculty. 1963 Graduate studies Kyoto City College of Fine Arts. 1963~1966 Instructor of Ceramics, Kyoto City College of Fine Arts. 1966~1968 Visiting Instructor in Ceramics, Art Institute of Chicago. 1963~1966 Exhibition of the Modern Arts Association. 1967 Art Institute of Chicago exhibition with Earl Hooks...

Glazed and pierced vertical abstract sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda, Japanese (1939-2011). Hand molded and cast earthen clay with an off-white matte glaze that has some green tones and ...

Inverted pear shaped ceramic vase with patterned polka dots by Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011). Small circular top opening and background of off-white earthen glaze...

Glazed terra cotta abstract modern sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda. Identical form in triplicate. Outside sections function as the legs as well as bod...

Substantial 21" tall, 11" deep and 10" wide abstract ceramic sculpture of unglazed molded and carved clay with parcel glazed double oval. In the color scheme favored by Matsuda during this period, green brown and yellow From the estate of William August Hoffman, a professor of ceramics at SAIC during Matsuda's time there. Hoffman acquired the work from the artist when Matsuda returned to Japan in 1968 For best price and shipping options, please contact us at 312-234-9200 or info@assemblageltd.com. Tomiya Matsuda Biography 1939 Born in Nara Japan 1961 Graduated from the Kyoto City College of Fine Arts Ceramic faculty 1963 Graduate studies Kyoto City College of Fine Arts 1963~1966 Instructor of Ceramics, Kyoto City College of Fine Arts 1966~1968 Visiting Instructor in Ceramics, Art Institute of Chicago 1963~1966 Exhibition of the Modern Arts Association 1967 Art Institute of Chicago exhibition with Earl Hooks & Marc Hansen...

Abstract in form, the sculpture has vivid graphic designs in blue, green, orange and yellow juxtaposed against a sober black ground. Going beyond the Sodeisha influence, Matsuda inco...

Inverted pear shaped ceramic vase with patterned polka dots by Tomiya Matsuda. Small circular top opening and background of off white earthen glaze. Patterned circles in umber, cerul...

Glazed & pierced vertical abstract sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda, Japanese (1939-2011). Hand molded and cast earthen clay with an off white matte glaze that has some green tones and he...

Until 1948, Japanese ceramic artists focused on reviving traditional craft, rather than forging new ground. Then, a small group of artists, based at what is now the Kyoto City Unive...