Ikoro art studio in Sapporo in 北海道

The works of Chikako Yoshikawa can be described with such phrases as magical
and unrestrained. This is due very much to herself who enjoys creating new
worlds.

The opening party held at "Ikoro-art Moiwa-shita" on October 23rd, 2009 was
attended by many whose attention was first directed towards chandeliers in
such autumnal shapes as pumpkins. And looking around one's feet revealed a
guardian dog of a warm, earthy feel smiling charmingly at you. This cannot
be recreated by simple white porcelains. I could not help but smile back.


The big smile reassured the truth of feeling so much energy from her works.
Her works are truly live creations.

If you are seeking new energy in life, Ikoro-art Moiwa-shita promises to be
an eye-opening visit.

<Ceramic Exhibition: The World of Chikako Yoshikawa in Sapporo>
Dates: October 23rd - December 24th, 2009
Times: 11:00 - 17:00 (inquire for closed days)
Venue: (see below)

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Chikako Yoshikawa    
Lives and works in Tokoname-City, Japan    
1948    Born in Hokkaido
1971    Graduated from Musashino Fine Arts Universityd, Sculpture Course

Exhibitions    
1978    First solo exhibition
    She has held solo exhibition at more than 40 places since 1978
1986    1st International Exhibit of Ceramics in Mino (Gifu, Japan)
1989    Mask Exhibition (Tokyo, Japan)
1992    Exhibit of Contemporary Tokoname Ceramics Ceramic Museum of Aichi Prefecture (Seto, Japan)
Exhibit of Artist from the Six Oldests Potteries of Japan Ceramic Museum of Aichi Prefecture                (Seto, Japan)
      Ceramic Workshop for Foreign Exchange Ceramist, Mara Technical University  (Malaysia)
 1993    Reflections of daily life in Contemporary Ceramics Saitama Prefectural Contemporary Art Museum      (Saitama, Japan)
1994    Art Spirit: Hokkaido Biennial 1994-1995 Traveling Exhibiton in Hokkaido (Japan)
1996    "Nagoya, as a place- Contemporary Art Exhibition" Nagoya Citizen's Gallery (Nagoya, Japan)
"Nagoya Contemporary Art Fair 1996" Represented by Gallery Emon Nagoya Citizen's Gallery   (Nagoya, Japan)
    Animal Art Exhibition (Furankfurt, Germany)
    "Exhibit of Contemporary Ceramics" Ceramic Museum of Aichi Prefecture (Seto, Japan)
    "Contemporary Ceramics at Tokai, IAC Japan Conference '96" (Aichi, Japan)
1997    Wonder Forest- the world of Chikako Yoshikawa Nagoya City Botanical Garden (Nagoya, Japan)
    Symposium on Mug Cup ( Czech Republic)
1998    "Chikako Yoshikawa - Form in Clay" Gallery NAF (Nagoya, Japan)
1999    Ceramic Workshop for Foreign Exchange Ceramist, Delhiblue Pottery (Delhi,India)
    Tierr Reposada (Cordoba, Spain)
    "Wonder Animals" Kariya City Art Museum (Aichi, Japan)
    "Chikako Yoshikawa - Form in Clay II" Aichi Prefecture Hall (Seto, Japan)
2000    Yoeju International Ceramic Workshop (Yoeju, Korea)
    Awarded 2nd prize in the "Shuhai-dai" Competition (Osaka,Japan)
2001    2nd International Porcelain Pot Symposium (Czech Republic)
    "Traveling Package" (Bangkok, Thai)
    Yoeju International Ceramic Firing Event Workshop (Yoeju, Korea)
2002    Animal Exhibition (Germany)
2003 　3rd International Porcelain Pot Symposium (Czech Republic)
The 2nd World Ceramic Biennale 2003 Korea (Special Prize)
Ramon Fort Work Shop (Girona, Spain)
2005 　4rd International Porcelain Pot Symposium (Czech Republic)
The 3nd World Ceramic Biennale 2003 Korea International Ceramic
WOOD- FIRING　FESTIVAL 2005 (Yoeju, Korea)
2006　Lanna style International Workshop (Chiangmai University, Thainalnd)
            TOJI Avantgard et Tradition de la Ceramique Japonaise (Musee du Se vres, Paris, France)
2007   Association Culturelle Franco Japonaise de Tenri (Paris, France)
       10th International Mug Symposium "Traditions and Possibilities 2007" (Czech Republic)    
       Solo Exhibition at Contemporary Art Museum Ise (Ise Japan)

Public Collections    
Wonder Forest - The World of Chikako Yoshikawa (Nagoya City Botanical Garden, Japan)    
Tokoname City Hall (Tokoname, Japan)
Contemporary Art Museum Ise (Minamiise, Japan)