Profile of Daisuke Ikeda

Born in Niigata Prefecture in 1979, and raised in Tokyo, he was exposed to folk art from an early age due to the influence of his parents.

In 2001, while majoring in sculpture at the Department of Art and Letters, College of Letters, Tamagawa University, he discovered ceramics.

In 2002, he worked as a studio artist at Shiga Ceramic Cultural Park.

2003 He is engaged in ceramic production and design at Raku Kobo Co., Ltd. in Shigaraki.

2007 He became independent and set up his own studio in Machida, Tokyo.

Beautiful herringbone pattern by Daisuke Ikeda

Daisuke Ikeda's works are a fusion of traditional techniques and modern design. He started out with Mishima-te porcelain, then incorporated herringbone patterns and powder-painted techniques, and has continued to produce new works.

The works are created based on inspiration gained while working with his hands, and each one has a unique presence.

especially, The herringbone pattern series made using the "Mishimade" technique is popular. Engraved clay is filled into the depressions made with a spatula or comb, and the excess clay is scraped off and a transparent glaze is applied to create a continuous pattern. Using Mishima-te, he creates a beautiful herringbone pattern. In addition, he also produces other items such as Kohiki plates and brushed works with deep, rich brush marks created by applying decorative clay with a brush, each of which expresses Daisuke Ikeda's unique style.

Daisuke Ikeda's works look beautiful in a myriad of different ways

Daisuke Ikeda says that he gains new insights from the "myriad different ways in which people use the pottery," and draws inspiration from them to create even better pieces.

With the philosophy of "plates and food looking beautiful when used," he pursues designs that bring out the best in food and the beauty of the tableware itself. He is a fascinating artist who creates pieces that show his attention to detail, from the mixing of the clay to the firing.