A Life Dedicated to the Revival of Neriage Kosei Matsui (1927-2003) stands as a pivotal figure in contemporary Japanese ceramics, celebrated for his masterful reinterpretation and elevation of neriage – a technique involving intricately marbled colored clays. Born in Motomachi, Japan, Matsui’s journey to becoming a leading ceramic artist was deeply rooted in spiritual exploration and a profound respect for historical artistry. His early life saw him studying ceramics from 1946, but it was his time as a priest at Gessō-ji Temple in Kasama that truly ignited his passion for the ancient art for…