Artist Profile:Gen Kuzumaki, Foundry Artist Biography 1978:Born in Morioka City 2005::Joined Kozan casting works, Nambu Ironware Sales Co. Studied under Tomoyuki Maeda, Kozan III 2015:Retires from Kozan casting works and establishes Nambu Tetsubin 「Gurendo」 as an independent company. 2016::Selected for the Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition (Gekko Kasumi Small) 2017:Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition (Hiyori) 2018:Honorable Mention, Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition (Futon-gata Kasumi Large, Futon-gata Kannmon Large) 2019:Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition (Hibiki) 2021:Selected for the Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition (Hibiki Small) 2022::Selected for the Japan Folk Art Exhibition (Urara) 2023: Selected for the Japan Folk Art Exhibition (Futongata Kasumi Small)
The tetsubin by Gen Kuzumaki are characterized by their simple design and thin-walled, lightweight construction, and are a gem of beauty and functionality.
Based on the idea that the essence of crafts is tools used in daily life, our products are produced with a focus on simple designs.
These iron kettles maintain traditional techniques while incorporating modern sensibilities, achieving a high level of both practicality and artistry.