Toru Kurokawa is a Japanese ceramic artist born in 1984 in Kyoto, Japan. He graduated with a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from Kyoto City University of Arts in 2009.
Kurokawa creates sculptures under the theme of “Savage Math”, exploring bodily sensations and material mechanics. His works incorporate mathematical structures, featuring internal and external forms such as the Klein Bottle and Möbius strip, merging abstract geometry with organic craftsmanship.
He has participated as an artist-in-residence in 10 countries across Asia and the Middle East, where he has studied ancient philosophies, forms, and the intersections between physics and mathematics.
In 2022, Kurokawa created the Ceramophone, a unique ceramic instrument that explores the acoustic properties of ceramic materials. Developed in collaboration with Yannick Paget the Ceramophone merges ceramic artistry and musical innovation, offering new possibilities for sound and material interaction in contemporary music.
His works have been exhibited internationally, including:
In 2022, he received the Rising Talent Awards Craft at Maison & Objet Paris. He was also awarded the Special Jury Prize at the 11th Mino International Ceramics Competition (2017).
For more about his work, visit his Instagram profile: Instagram – Toru Kurokawa
