Ohara Japanese paper craftsman Eiji Kato [1966 ~]
Born in Obara Village, Nishikamo District in 1966
1988 Studied under Professor Issei Yamauchi
2001 11th Nikkokai Exhibition First Selected
2002 34th Nitten Exhibition 5 times since the first selection
2003 41st Toyota City Cultural Hall Toyota City Council Chairman’s Award
2009 40th Nitten Exhibition Tokai Exhibition Chunichi Award Winner
In 1988, he studied under Mr. Issei Yamauchi, a Japanese paper craftsman, and is studying every day to improve the technique of Japanese paper crafts and establish expression methods. Especially in the production of Japanese paper crafts, we have developed a paper-making technique that resembles a newly stretched thread as a tool, and has greatly advanced the range of expression. This is expected to open up new possibilities for paper for the paper industry as well. With this expression, he has been selected for exhibitions such as Nitten, and the future is expected in the entire craft industry. Furthermore, in the Obara area, he belongs to the Obara Washi Crafts Association and contributes greatly to the development of the area as a young artist.