Hirotake Imanishi

1984 　born in Nara, JAPAN.

2012 　graduated from University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences.

2013-2014 Industrial Research Center of Shiga Prefecture Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute

2015 　Ishikawa Prefectural Institute For Kutani Pottery Research course

2016 　Kanazawa College of Art Degree student

2017- 　Kanazawa College of Art Associate / Part-time Lecturer

2023-　Kanazawa College of Art Ceramic Studio Manager / Part-time Lecturer

He obtained a Ph.D. in Science through research in molecular biology, focusing on cancer and immunology with particular emphasis on mitochondria, intracellular organelles responsible for cellular energy production. He later transitioned to a career in ceramics.

Drawing on his experience in laboratory research involving repeated cell cultivation, his artistic practice explores themes such as intracellular energy, cellular proliferation, invasion, and dynamism. Integrating his scientific background, he creates sculptural ceramic works using independently developed clay bodies and glazes as a means of personal expression.

Born in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Currently based in Kanazawa.