Edward Hughes
Studio Potter 1953 - 2006
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Early Life
born 1953
Wallasey, England
from 1958
brought up in Lancaster, England.
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Pottery was a school option and this was where his teacher Barry Gregson inspired Edward to choose ceramics for a career.
During his time at school Edward was involved in presenting a ceramic sculpture (made by Barry Gregson) to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her visit to the School marking the 500th anniversary of its foundation.
First Experience of Ceramics
September 1976
to March 1977
Les Sharp studio in Hinton St George, Crewkerne, Somerset
Worked at studio developing throwing skills whilst waiting news of Japan Scholarship.
Higher Education
Degree Course
1973-1976
Focussed on domestic thrown ceramics influenced by the English Slipware tradition
Awarded Tomimoto Kenkichi Prize for domestic pottery at the college's graduation exhibition.
Exhibitions
Post Graduate Study in Japan and 1st Studio
April 1977
to March 1979
British Council/Japanese Government Scholarship
Six months learning Japanese then eighteen months at Kyoto City University of Arts
First solo exhibition at Azuchi Gallery, Osaka.
Established first pottery studio near Shin-Asahi, Shiga, Japan.
Annual exhibitions in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
Bernard Leach influence enhanced Edwards reputation in Japan.
Very successful final exhibition based in own home.
April 1979
to July 1984
1979 First solo exhibition at Azuchi Gallery, Osaka
1980 ‘Japanese Tableware of the Eighties’, Matsuya Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo Exhibitor
1980 Solo exhibition at Fujii Daimaru Art Gallery, Kyoto.
1981 Exhibitor in ‘Tablewares of Today’ Hankyu Department Store, Osaka.
1981 Solo Exhibition at Gallery Maronie, Kyoto.
1982 Exhibitor in ‘Tableware by Popular Craftsmen’, Yamaha Gallery, Fukuoka
1982 Exhibitor in ‘Tableware by Popular Craftsmen’, Yamaha Gallery, Kobe
1982 Exhibitor in ‘Tableware by Popular Craftsmen’, Yamaha Gallery, Yokohama
1982 Solo exhibition, Central Gallery, Osaka.
1983 Exhibitor in ‘Crafts of Today Exhibition Sponsored by Asahi’, Osaka.
1983 Exhibitor in ‘The Five Craftsmen’ at the Art Hall of Adogawa, Shiga.
1983 Exhibitor in ‘The Three Craftsmen’ at Daimaru Department Store, Ashiya.
1983 Solo exhibition at Gallery Maronie, Kyoto.
1983 Solo exhibition at Rakushien, Tokyo.
1984 Farewell exhibition at the Hughes’ home in Shimofuri, Shiga
July 1984
to March 1989
Renwick Studio was established in the Spring of 1985
Principal patron Ian Harlowe Lowe
Exhibitions - Europe and USA
1986 Northern Potters Association Exhibition
1987 Broughton Gallery, Lanarkshire
1987 Tithe Barn Gallery, Derbyshire
Exhibitions - Japan
1987 Folk Craft Museum, Shikoku.
1987 Central Gallery, Osaka.
2nd studio - Renwick, Cumbria, England
April 1989
to March 2005
Mary Burkett OBE, champion of the Arts invited Edward to establish a new Studio at Isel Hall where she was establishing a colony of artists.
Exhibitions - Europe and USA
1991 Exhibit at Japan Festival Exhibition, Hall of Dream,
Cleveland Crafts Centre, Middlesbrough
1997 Daiwa Foundation, London
1998 Exhibit in Japan: A Northern Focus, at the
Peter Scott Gallery, Lancaster University and
Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead
1999 Abbott Hall Museum and Art Gallery, Kendal, Cumbria
1999 Paul Rice Gallery, London
1999 Browse & Darby
2000 Brantwood, Coniston, Cumbria
2000 Ruskin Library, Lancaster University
2000 Pottery East & West: The New Generation,
Ditchling Museum, Sussex
2001 Japan Festival Kokten Korgei Exhibition at
Blackwell House, Cumbria
2001 Hutton-in-the-Forest, Cumbria
2001 Paul Rice Gallery, London
2001 Joanna Bird
2001 Browse & Darby
2001 SOFA, Chicago
2002 Castlegate Gallery, Cockermouth, Cumbria
2002 Oakwood Gallery, Nottinghamshire
2002 Hutton-in-the-Forest
2003 Browse & Darby
2004 John Chambers Ceramics Room, Peter Scott Gallery,
Lancaster University
2004 Joanna Bird
2004 Browse & Darby
2004 Exhibit SOFA, Chicago
2004 Gladstone Pottery Museum, Stoke-on-Trent
2005 Chartres, France
Exhibitions - Japan
1989 Daimaru Art Gallery, Ashiya
1990 Kokuten.
1991 Central Gallery, Osaka
1993 Craft Space Wa, Tokyo
1993 Central Gallery, Osaka.
1995 Kokuten Exhibition, Tokyo
1999 Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial
Museum, Nara
1999 Hankyu Art Gallery, Kobe
2000 Prize Winners’ Exhibition of the
Kokugakai Crafts, Tokyo
2001 Craft Space Wa, Tokyo
2001 Hankyu Art Gallery, Kobe
2001 Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial
Museum, Nara.
2003 Craft Shop Suo, Tokuyama
2003 Amaneya, Fukuoka
2003 Hankyu Art Gallery, Osaka
2005 Gallery Kyo, Ehime, Japan
2005 Hankyu Art Gallery, Osaka
2005 Mitsukoshi Art Gallery, Tokyo
Awards
1990 Awarded New Comers Prize at
Kokuten Exhibition.(国画会新人賞)
(Kokugakai Award)
1995 Awarded Kokuga-sho (grand prix) for
Crafts at Kokuten Exhibition, Tokyo.
(国画賞) (Kokugakai Award)
1996 Elected a member of Crafts
Potters'Association, UK.
1997 Awarded Associate Membership,
Kokugakai. （国画会会友）
2000 Awarded Full membership,
Kokugakai. （国画会会員）