en-us-Seigan Yamane


The renowned Seigan, celebrated for his signature “Seigan Blue,” has created a white cup featuring a thick white glaze flowing over brick-red Hagi-yaki clay, a style characteristic of traditional Hagi ware. Born in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in 1952, he first pursued a career in martial arts.
1972: Dedicated himself to martial arts through Kyokushin Kaikan, Shorinji Kempo, and Ashihara-kaikan of the New International Karate Organization.
1974: Founded a Karate school, where he continues to serve as master to this day.
1987: Chose to devote his life to pottery. Spent a full year building his own kiln through personal effort.
1990: Presented his work at the 3rd Hagi-ware Festival on the recommendation of Yoshida Hagi-en Chokumon, where it was very well received. Subsequently participated in the festival 13 times. Established his own kiln, Kousaian.
1998: Held a solo exhibition at the Konpuan gallery in Kuga.
2001: Held an exhibition at the Yamaboushi gallery in Hagi.
2003: Held a joint exhibition with Ms. Yoko Yu in Yamaguchi, and a solo exhibition at the Shinto gallery in Kobe.







