Akio Takamori

Takamori was a seminal figure in ceramic art, whose work over thirty years left an enduring impact on the Pacific Northwest arts and the medium itself. His work is often autobiographical, drawing on his life in Japan, his family, and mythological themes. He is known for his coil-built figurative sculptures in which the narrative painting defines the form.  Takamori explored themes of cultural identity by engaging the history of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Bold form and color defines his body of work, which is highly expressive of human emotion and sensuality.

Akio Takamori was born and raised in Japan. He has been exhibiting in the United States, Europe and Asia since the mid 1980s. He received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1976 and his MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University in 1978.

Takamori’s work is included in numerous collections including the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Los Angels County Museum of Art, Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Ariana Museum in Geneva, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. He is the recipient of numerous awards, inc

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Akio Takamori
Yellow Man  2016 by Akio Takamori
Yellow Man 2016
20 x 8.5 x 6.5 in.
$28,000
2016  (2016) by Akio Takamori
2016 (2016)
37 x 16 x 13 in.
$35,000
Apology 2016 by Akio Takamori
Apology 2016
20 x 12 x 13 in.
 
Boy Holding Dog 1988 by Akio Takamori
Boy Holding Dog 1988
15.5 x 20 x 6 in.
 
Conversation 1988 by Akio Takamori
Conversation 1988
12.5 x 21 x 5 in.
 
Dr. Takamori 1997 by Akio Takamori
Dr. Takamori 1997
23 x 7.5 x 5 in.
 
Duet 2009  (24/41) by Akio Takamori
Duet 2009 (24/41)
21.25 x 26.5 in.
$2,850
FUCK 2017 (edition: II/VII) by Akio Takamori
FUCK 2017 (edition: II/VII)
17.5 x 22.5 in.
$1,400
Leaping Monkey 2011  (edition: 2/40) by Akio Takamori
Leaping Monkey 2011 (edition:...
22.25 x 13.25 in.
$1,250
Love 2008  (edition: AP) by Akio Takamori
Love 2008 (edition: AP)
24 x 31.5 in.
$2,300
Lovers Yellow 2016 by Akio Takamori
Lovers Yellow 2016
18 x 14 x 5 in.
 
Sea Serpent 2008  (edition: 2/35) by Akio Takamori
Sea Serpent 2008 (edition: 2/...
41.5 x 26 in.
$3,400

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