Ryouma Matsubara
Born in Oita Prefecture in 1976.
Entered Imari City Vocational Training School in 1998.
Began pottery production in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture in 2000.
Began pottery production in Oita Prefecture in 2014.
His delicate and beautiful slipware, constructed with contrasting earth colors, has many fans. As he says, he hopes to honestly incorporate the things, events, and materials he usually sees when creating his pottery. The fluid surfaces, as if capturing beautiful moments in daily life, are captivating.