Daiki Kosaka

Daiki Kosaka, a Kyoto-based ceramic artist, bridges traditional Japanese pottery heritage with contemporary sensibility. Trained at Kyoto University of Art and Design and established his own kiln in 2013, Kosaka specializes in classical techniques, including sometsuke (blue-and-white porcelain) and iro-e (colored painting). His artistic practice draws deeply from late Ming Dynasty ceramics, translating historical influences into distinctly modern works. With roots in a pottery-commerce family, Kosaka brings both technical mastery and conceptual innovation to each piece, creating ceramics that honor tradition while embracing playful artistic expression. 

Kosaka's artistic methodology transcends mere technical replication, instead deconstructing and reimagining classical ceramic traditions through a distinctly contemporary lens—his dynamic brushwork on porcelain yields expressive. These rhythmic compositions elevate functional objects into artistic statements. Specializing in kaiseki tableware, he crafts an array of utilitarian pieces—tea bowls, mukozuke vessels, plates, and sake containers—each distinguished by fluid, energetic mark-making. Rather than adhering to historical precedent, Kosaka synthesizes traditional knowledge with modern sensibility, creating ceramics that function as both refined dining implements and compelling artworks.