Toru Kikuchi creates pottery in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, a naturally rich city known for its pottery. His works are created with a focus on free expression unconstrained by stereotypes and the unique element of chance, where no two pieces are exactly alike.
As he interacts with the clay, he gives form to the sensations that arise in that moment. His appeal lies in his playful, appealing works, with unique forms that tickle our heart.

Toru Kikuchi creates pottery in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, a city rich in natureand known as a pottery town. His works are attractive for their free expression, which is not bound by stereotypes. No two pieces are the same, and he values chance when
creating his works. His works always have a playful and unique form that touches my heart.

His works have a variety of expressions, such as black works created through the
chemical reaction of glaze and carbonization firing, and silver colored works created by applying silver liquid and firing.

He says that when he creates his works, he doesn't decide on any form. He creates his works by intentionally leaving ambiguous interest and blank spaces.
Because who pick up his works can use them with free ideas, such as sometimes in a vase, sometimes in a teacup, something like that.

He does not create the same thing and gives form to the sensations that arise at that moment through dialogue with the soil. Even though they are all the same cup, each one has a different shape and expression. He continues to create one and only pieces that are never the same. So If there's a piece you're interested in, it's a once in a life time opportunity.

He wants many people to have a fun time choosing and touching pieces with different expressions. He creates pottery with these thoughts in his mind. We hope you enjoy Toru Kikuchi' s unique and one and only work.