Ono Hakuko
Japanese, 1915 - 1996
Ono Hakuko was a Japanese ceramic artist who was born in Kyoto in 1915 and passed away in 1996. She was known for her work in the field of Hagi-yaki pottery, which is a type of Japanese pottery that originated in the town of Hagi in the 17th century.
Hakuko was a pioneer in the field of contemporary Hagi-yaki pottery and is credited with reviving interest in this traditional style of pottery. She was known for her simple and elegant forms, which often incorporated subtle variations in texture and color to create a sense of depth and complexity.
Hakuko's works are held in numerous public and private collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She was awarded the Order of Culture by the Japanese government in 1985 in recognition of her contributions to the field of ceramics.
Hakuko was a pioneer in the field of contemporary Hagi-yaki pottery and is credited with reviving interest in this traditional style of pottery. She was known for her simple and elegant forms, which often incorporated subtle variations in texture and color to create a sense of depth and complexity.
Hakuko's works are held in numerous public and private collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She was awarded the Order of Culture by the Japanese government in 1985 in recognition of her contributions to the field of ceramics.
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