 
Mr. Hirota shows his appreciation for nature world to his works all the time. He takes a walk around his house every morning with sketchbook and pens. He finds little changes on the same place and enjoys it. Mr. Hirota uses unusual techniques on Shigaraki clay with sensitive paintings. His love of nature is well expressed in his paintings. He uses gold and silver pigments to his paintings, but all his works exhibit an exquisite balance between gorgeousness and simplicity. All works are completely fine quality. He has sold his works mainly only on exhibitions. I am the first person to introduce his works on the internet. It's difficult to find his works at any shops even in Shigaraki. Following is the words from him; "Talk to clay and learn from it. Endless thought on clay. The joy of creation. May this small clay vessel from my hand be used for warm exchanges between you and someone.." He enjoys waling and sketching everyday.   All his sketchbook keep hartful paintings.  Those sketchs are transfered to clay. 1946 Born in Shigaraki, Shiga prefecture 1967 Trained under a Kiyomizu potter for six years. 1973 Built present studio and kiln in Shiga Award for Japan traditional art exhibition and others   @  |
