Georgia Ceramic Sculpture Symposium

Selected to participate in the International Symposium of Ceramic Sculpture, "Bird of Paradise", in Georgia.

I could enjoy working alongside awesome artists from 9 counties at the foot of the Greater Caucasus Mountains in the fabulous Kakheti wine region of Georgia, with our wonderful Georgian hosts at the Lopota Lake Resort & Spa. 

Portugal, Art Village Cerdeira

I am looking forward to leading a course in Portugal at the wonderful Art Village Cerdeira.
In, 'Infinite Skies', you can learn the layering techniques to how I embellish my ceramic art.

Please look into what Cerdeira is about and I will hope to see you there in 2025!

Infinite Skies: ceramics & overglazing course by Douglas Black

Art Village Cerdeira

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Exhibition in Nasu hot spring resort area

Solo Exhibition at Gallery KaraKara, in Nasu.
KaraKara Kobo is also a bar that serves great food in a cozy space, from the heart.
Welcome, after relaxing in one of many nearby hot springs!

UNESCO International Academy of Ceramics

Happy to say that I have become a member of the IAC, the International Academy of Ceramics.
I am honored to join such a family of gifted artists around the world! I look forward to developing more collaborations overseas as I continue to learn from other cultures and to grow as a world citizen.

https://www.aic-iac.org/member/douglas-black/

Local Group Exhibition

 Our annual exhibition of local artists is in the good, natural space Motegi's library.

茂木ふみの森　9.8-9.18 

My ceramic art at the InterFusion Art Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Grateful & happy to be represented by Santa Fe's newest art gallery, InterFusion Art.
Grand opening is August 5th.

https://interfusionart.com/

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Mashiko exhibition at Yamani Gallery Midori, -8P

S. Korea International Ceramic Symposium

2023 HARMONY International Ceramic Friendship Festival in South Korea.

Happy to have been one of the invited artists from 17 countries.
After creating new works and firing the wood kiln together, we exhibited at the Art Gallery Macchiaioli, in the Pinodia Michelangelo & Da Vinci Musuem of Sokcho.

Exhibition in Mashiko

 2P Exhibition at Yamani Ohtsuka Gallery Midori

All Are One, 益子 土祭2021・七つの神社を巡る

My installation is built on the ancient temple grounds of Kameoka Hachiman-gu, Mashiko’s 1000 year old temple. It is within the trees between the 6th century Oyake Kofun, ancient burial mounds.
There are 7 artists installations around 7 temples as part of the 2021 Earth Festa. HIJISAI 2021

The gods dwell within a mirror,
and within each of us.

All Are One.

Each are unique.

This turtle goes beyond!

We are all connected

 LINK<> Here is a video of my installation at the ancient shrine

Mashiko HIJISAI 土祭

 

Now preparing a sculpture installation for Mashiko's temple, Kameoka Hachiman-gu.

Exhibition in Sante Fe, Ellsworth Gallery

 

Doug Coffin & Doug Black
D1 & D2, RE-CONNECTION

Solo Exhibition in Mashiko at Yamani Ohtsuka Gallery Midori.

Solo exhibition in Tokyo, Azabujuban Gallery.

2018 JAPAN/KOREA Exchange in Mashiko

I am happy to co-produce another friendship exchange between Icheon & Mashiko.

Our exhibition of 20 artists from Icheon, Korea and 27 artists from Mashiko opened at the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art and continued at the Mashiko Ceramic & Arts Association, MCAA. 

Please click this LINK to view the entire PDF of our exhibition:

*Japan/Korea Exchange Exhibition Catalog

Awarded Grand Prize from Vallauris Institute of Arts!
One month resident at the Terra Rossa Museum in France, producing works for a solo exhibition, -afterwards teaching a 5 day workshop.

Bring out the best in you.

KOREA JAPAN Exchange Exhibition 2016

Very happy to organize with my friend, Kang HwaSu, an exhibition of ceramic artists from Mashiko, Japan & Icheon, Korea at Cerapia -World Ceramic Center, the largest ceramic museum in Korea.
Fifteen artists from Mashiko traveled to Icheon and had fantastic time with our fabulous hosts. We were all truly impressed and equally grateful for all of their hospitality. Many friendships were made and we look forward to hosting the Koreans in Mashiko in 2018.
*Made possible in thanks to the Korea Ceramic Foundation & MCAA (Mashiko Ceramic & Arts Association).

韓日交流展2016

2016.11.15-28

韓国利川セラピア世界陶磁センター美術館

益子から20名の作家が出展し、15名が訪韓しました。

オープニングレセプションでは利川市長から歓迎の挨拶をうけ、市長を交えての食事会では、焼き肉を食べながら酒を酌み交わし、歌を歌い、笑いあり、涙ありの非常に楽しい時間を過ごしました。

韓国では利川の陶芸家たちの家に滞在させていただき、毎日の心温まるもてなしに一同が本当に感動しました。

韓国の皆さんとの交流、友情を深められただけでなく、益子の仲間たちとの絆も深めてくれた、この有意義な時間を与えてくれた韓国の皆さんに心から感謝しています。