Creation Is Life: Tsujimura Shiro, Ceramic Artist

Tsujimura Shiro is a 74-year-old ceramic artist. He and his wife cleared land, dug a well and built their home together on an isolated mountain in Nara Prefecture. They grow their own vegetables and forage wild grasses and mushrooms. Tsujimura's ceramic work is entirely self-taught, and he began by selling his work on the roadside. His works are loved by international celebrities and owned by famous galleries including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Boldness and tranquility are combined in his work and in his lifestyle. Each day, he pursues the true meaning of life.