Born in Ishikawa,1958.
Succeeded to the name of OHI Chozaemon XI in 2016.
Obtained MFA from Boston University.
Entered the Buddhist priesthood at Gesshin-ji Temple in Kanazawa.
Received the tea ceremony master name by SEN Soshitsu XVI of Urasenke.
Held many solo exhibitions including the Exhibition to Commemorate Succession to the name of OHI Chozaemon XI, was being invited to many invitational exhibitions in Japan and abroad. Won as ceramic artist many prizes including the Prime Minister of Japan Prize at Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition, Special Prizes in Nitten Exhibitions. Is also active in the fields of interior design such as the design of Kagaya restaurant of Ginza.
Won prizes in interior design including the Good Interior Design Prize of Ishikawa.
His ceramic arts are collected to some of the renown museums/foundations of the world such as the LA County Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, David Rockefeller Office in NY.
Currently Visiting Associate Professor in the Rochester Institute of Technology (NY), Tainan National College of the Arts (Taiwan) and Kanazawa University.
Advisory Member of the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Member of International Academy of Ceramic Arts. Member/Judge of Nitten.
Executive Director/Judge of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association.
ONBEAT vol.07 features Ohi Chozaemon Ⅺ
