Mariko Okubo
Mariko Okubo is a Japanese ceramic artist based in Kyoto, best known for her expressive figurative sculptures.
She began her artistic journey by studying oil painting at the Department of Fine Arts, Akashi High School in Hyogo, Japan. After studying abroad in the United States, she worked as a graphic designer, producing English-language advertising materials for a major electronics company.
In 2011, her focus shifted when she discovered ceramics while living in Taiwan. Since then, she has devoted herself to the ceramic arts and has had her work recognized in several competitions.
Today, she runs her own studio, Green Time, in Kyoto. Her ceramic works have been exhibited in museums, department stores, and galleries both in Japan and internationally. She continues to expand the boundaries of her artistic practice through international artist residencies, where she explores new techniques, cultural influences, and creative possibilities.
Exhibitions and Workshops
2025
Changchun International Ceramics Symposium, China
The First Guanyao Sanbao International Contemporary Works Invitational Exhibition, China
Taoxichuan Spring and Autumn Fair, Jingdezhen, China
Solo Exhibition at Kobe Hankyu Department Store, Japan
2024
Solo Exhibition at Daimaru Kyoto Dept Store, Japan
International Wood Kiln Workshops, Korea
”Korea-China-Japan Ceramic Exchange Exhibition” ClayArch Gimhae Museum, Korea
Spring Hyatt·Sanbao China-Japan-Korea Ceramics Exhibition
TAOXICHUAN Spring and Autumn Fair and Exhibition
"Ceramix KO&JACHI 2024" Jeju Island, Korea
2023
Ceramic Art Presentation Ceremony for the Alishan Forestry Railway of Taiwan and the Chiayi City Cultural Resources Management Bureau, Taiwan
The 61st Japan Contemporary Art and Crafts Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan
2022
International Wood Kiln Workshops, Korea
The 9th The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition at The National Museum, Tokyo, Japan
Solo Exhibition "Green Time" at Daimaru Kyoto Dept Store, Japan
The 60th Japan Contemporary Art and Crafts Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan
2021
The 8th The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition at The National Museum, Tokyo
Solo Exhibition "Green Time" at Daimaru Kyoto Dept Store, Japan
Changchun International Ceramics Symposium, China
2020
Nami International Ceramics Symposium, Korea
2019
China-Japan-Korea Hainan Ceramics Art Camp, China
Miaoli International Ceramic Festival exhibition and Workshop, Taiwan
Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue Art Gallery Exhibition, China
The 58th Japan Contemporary Art and Crafts Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan
ICAN Juried Exhibition at NCECA, U.S.
2018
"Forest of Art" Exhibition at Takashimaya Dept Store, Taiwan
2017
"Boîte de bijou" Group Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan
"Daily Life with Happiness" Exhibition at Cultivate Gallery, Japan
2016
"Earth of Art" Exhibition at Takashimaya Dept Store, Taiwan
Woman's Association of Ceramic Art Exhibition at Kyoto City Museum, Japan
2015
The 7th Taiwan Golden Ceramics Awards at Yingge Ceramic Museum, Taiwan
2013
The first New Taipei City Ceramics Awards at Yingge Ceramic Museum, Taiwan
Artist in Residence
2025
Taoxichuan International Artists Residency, Jingdezhen, China
Mulberry Creek Pottery International Ceramic Artist Residency, Arkansas, USA
2024
Watershed Ceramic's Fall Residency M-Project, USA
2023
ClayArch Gimhae Museum, Korea (Invited)
2019
Wugu Culture Village in Miaoli, Taiwan (Invited)
Award
2022
The 60th Japan Contemporary Art and Crafts Exhibition, NHK Kyoto Broadcasting Director's. Award, Japan
Public Collection
2024
Clayarch Gimhae Museum, Korea
2023
The Taiwan Alishan Forestry Railway Cultural Resources Administration
Taiwan TV interview https://youtu.be/8KEtUCwrlmo
2022
Korean Ceramic Association, Korea
2021
Changchun Ceramic Museum, China
2019
Hainan Museum of Art, China
Miaoli Grains Cultural Village Hainan Art Museum, Taiwan
Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue Art Gallery, China