Masaru Nishikawa

Masaru Nishikawa

Canberra Potters International Artist in Residence from 5 August – 2 November 2025

Based in Kyoto, Masaru Nishikawa is celebrated as one of Japan’s most renowned ceramicists, widely exhibited and collected. His imaginative, hand-built animal forms are instantly recognisable for their expressive, poetic and often playful qualities, brought to life through his use of colour, texture, and humour.

EXHIBITION

Masaru Nishikawa: The Breath of Animals
5 September – 2 November 2025 | Canberra Potters Gallery
Opening Event: 6pm Thursday 25 September 2025

In his first solo exhibition in Australia, Nishikawa presents new works created during his 2025 artist residency at Canberra Potters, alongside a selection of recent pieces from Japan. This exhibition introduces Australian audiences to the lyrical and whimsical ceramic forms for which he has become highly regarded in his home country. Find out more about the exhibition

MASTERCLASS

Masaru Nishikawa Masterclass: Exotic Animals
7 – 12 October 2025 | Canberra Potters Society

As part of Canberra Potters’ 50th anniversary celebrations, Nishikawa hosted an exclusive, sold-out masterclass. During this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, participants learned his approaches to press mould casting, sculptural form, surface decoration, and the art of animating clay with humour and whimsy.

Masaru Nishikawa Masterclass: Exotic Animals
Masaru Nishikawa in residence at Canberra Potters
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