Tímea Lantos

I first came to Japan in 2015 at the invitation of my master, Masakazu Kusakabe.
What was meant to be a three-month stay became a life-changing journey.

During that time, I worked as his assistant, helping to build an anagama kiln, restore a noborigama kiln in Mashiko that had been damaged by an earthquake, and construct a wood-fired kiln in a forest near Kyoto.

I was deeply moved by Japanese culture and especially by the character of the local clays and glazes. Later that year, I received a scholarship from the Kanba Foundation to continue my studies in Japan. I returned in 2016 — and I never truly left.

Today, I live and work in Mashiko, where I teach wheel throwing, create wood-fired ceramics, and participate in exhibitions and craft fairs.

Thank you for being here and following my journey.

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