Kiichi Takeuchi
Midori, 2022
Stoneware, 5 x 4 x 4 in
$450
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Kiichi Takeuchi (b.Japan) has a BS and MS in Computer Science from Long Island University. After developing apps and software for 23 years, Kiichi decided to become a BFA student in order to pursue studying ceramic art in 2022. He is also in charge of maintaining and leading the study group of a 3-D printer at the Craft Center. Kiichi actively participates in Wood Firing and Kiln building at Trevor Youngberg's Anagama in Connecticut. His wood-fired whiskey cups are exhibited at the Del Ray Artisans National Ceramic Show in VA in 2022, and his presentation proposal about 3-D printers has been accepted for NCECA 2023. Takeuchi’s main focus is to build functional wares using iron-rich red clay for wood firing in anagama or heavy reduction firing in gas kilns. All my functional wares consistently remain with certain primitive earthy textures and curvature while he aims for rustic red flash in terms of surface aesthetic. His wood-fired whiskey cups are exhibited at the Del Ray Artisans National Ceramic Show in VA in 2022. On the other hand, he is leading a 3-D printing study group/lab at the same studio. He also has an accepted NCECA 2023 proposal, Scan and Print 3-D in Classroom, in which he offered ideas to utilize inexpensive clay 3-D printers integrated in-class exercises. “I've been working in the Computer Science field for 25 years, and I made tons of apps. Today, I am challenging myself to be a ceramicist at Long Island University while I am exploring my style.” - Kiichi Takeuchi