Yoshitaka Fujii
5707 Smith Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
(601) 329-3383
mail@yoshifujii.com
www.yoshifujii.com
Education
2005 - 2008: M.F.A., Studio Art (Emphasis: Ceramics)
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
2000 - 2003: M.A.T.L., (Emphasis: Teaching English as a Second Language)
University of Southern Mississippi
2000 - 2002: B.F.A., Sculpture / Three-Dimensional Design (Emphasis: Ceramics)
University of Southern Mississippi
1996 - 2000: B.A., Foreign Language (Emphasis: Spanish)
B.A., Anthropology
University of Southern Mississippi
Experience
2008 - Present: Resident Artist, Baltimore Clayworks, MD
2008 - Present: Instructor (Advanced Wheel), Baltimore Clayworks, MD
2008 - Present: Gallery Attendant, Baltimore Clayworks, MD
2007 - 2008: Instructor of Record (Beginning Ceramics), School of Art and Design, SIUC
2007 - 2008: Graduate Instructor (3-D Studio Foundation), School of Art and Design, SIUC
2006 - 2007: Assistant Exhibit Designer, University Museum, SIUC
2006 - 2007: Assistant to the Head of the Undergraduate Studies, School of Art and Design, SIUC
2006: Ceramic Studio Technician, School of Art and Design, SIUC
2005 - 2006: Teaching Assistant (Introduction to Visual Culture), School of Art and Design, SIUC
2004 - 2005: Artist-in-Residence, Burns Pottery, Natchez, MS
2003 - 2004: Private Art Instructor
2002 - 2003: Student Studio Technician, Department of Art, USM
2001 - 2002: Secretary Assistant at the office of Department of Art, USM
2000 - 2001: Student Studio Assistant, Department of Art, USM
Exhibitions
2009: Lormina Salter Fellowship Exhibition, Baltimore Clayworks, MD (Scheduled)
Cream & Sugar Exhibition, Carbondale Clay Center, CO (scheduled)
2008: "Platters and Pourers Exhibition," Baltimore Clayworks, MD
"George Ohr National Challenge," Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS
"seductive elegance," MFA Thesis Solo Exhibition, Mitchell Gallery, University Museum, SIUC
"30th Annual Purchase Award Show," Art Alley, Student Center, SIUC
"35th Annual Bi-State Art Competition," Meridian Museum of Art, MS
"North American Ceramic Cup Show," Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
"Big Fish, Small Pot 3: Third International Small Teapot Competition and Show," Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA
"2008 NICHE Student Awards Competition," Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
"Love at the Glove," Surplus Gallery, SIUC
Work exhibited at Global Gallery, Student Center, SIUC
"2008 NCECA Regional Student Juried Exhibition," Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
Ceramics faculty and students combined show featuring Brad Schweiger, Surplus Gallery, SIUC
"Better Than III," Collaboration work with Adam Hawk, Blacksmith, Art Alley, Student Center, SIUC
2007: "National Juried/Invitational Ceramic Cup Show," Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, FL
"MFA Preview Exhibition," South I Gallery, University Museum, SIUC
"Ceramic Sculpture National Juried Exhibition," Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA
"Better Than III," Collaboration work with Adam Hawk, Blacksmith, Vergette Gallery, SIUC
"The Cup & Saucer Exhibition," Where I fell in Love Gallery, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, England
"1830F: Contemporary Expressions in Clay," Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL
"Saratoga Springs 1st Annual Teabowl Competition," Beekman Street Artists Gallery, Saratoga Springs, NY
"National Juried/Invitational Ceramic Cup Exhibition," Isadore Gallery, Lancaster, PA
"7th Annual National Juried Cup Show," Kent State University, OH
"Divine Dirt," Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles, IL
"Second Annual National Juried Cup Show," University of Arkansas at Montecello, AR
"34th Annual Bi-State Art Competition," Meridian Museum of Art, MS
"Emerging Excellence: 15 Regional University Programs," Mellwood Art and Entertainment Center, Louisville, KY
"By The Ounce," NCECA 2007 Juried Exhibition, Louisville Stoneware, Louisville, KY
"Triskaidekaphobia," Second-year Graduate Students Show, Surplus Gallery, SIUC
"2007 First Annual SIUC Juried Art Exhibition," Surplus Gallery, SIUC
"Two by Two: small-scale ceramic sculpture biennial," Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
"Love at the Glove," Surplus Gallery, SIUC
"Big Muddy Juried Ceramic Exhibition," Clarke College, Dubuque, IA
2006: "First Annual Southern Illinois Music Fest Art Fair," Shryock Plaza, SIUC
"28th Annual Purchase Award Show," Art Alley, Student Center, SIUC
"33rd Annual Bi-State Art Competition," Meridian Museum of Art
"Pyroplasticity," Ceramics Class Group Show, Vergette gallery, SIUC
"New Kids on the Block," First-year Graduate Students Show, Surplus Gallery, SIUC
"Love at the Glove," Surplus Gallery, SIUC
2005: "From the Ground Up," Ceramics Class Group Show, Vergette gallery, SIUC
"2005 People's Choice Art Competition," Meridian Museum of Art, MS
"Art Walk / Street Party (Gallery Walk)," Two-Person Show, Roy Calvin Eure Interior Design, Hattiesburg, MS
"32nd Annual Bi-State Art Competition," Meridian Museum of Art, MS
2004: "Southern Ceramics Council Group Show," Hattiesburg Visitor Center, MS
2003: "Winter Art Walk (Gallery Walk)," One-person Show, Office of Mr. David Sheley, Architect, Hattiesburg, MS
"Art Walk / Street Party (Gallery Walk)," Two-Person Show, Gallery Rx, Hattiesburg, MS
"Annual Art Student Show," USM Museum of Art, USM
"2003 Mississippi Collegiate Art Competition," Meridian Museum of Art, MD
2002: "Fall 2002 Art Department Senior Show," USM Museum of Art, USM
"Annual Art Student Show," USM Museum of Art, USM
2001: "Annual Art Student Show," USM Museum of Art, USM
Bibliography
500 Ceramic Sculptures, Lark Books (Summer, 2009)
500 Plates and Chargers, Lark Books, 2008
Lecture
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore Clayworks
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
NCECA
Permanent Collections
Student Center, SIUC
Global Gallery, SIUC
Saddleback College
Awards
2008: Lormina Salter Fellowship, Baltimore Clayworks
Third Place, "30th Annual Purchase Award Show"
Finalist, "2008 NICHE Student Awards Competition"
2007: Full-Tuition Scholarship with Teaching Assistantship, SIUC
Award of Excellence, "Divine Dirt"
2006: Full Tuition Scholarship with Graduate Assistantship, SIUC
Favorite Artist by Popular Vote, "First Annual Southern Illinois Music Fest Art Fair"
Honorable Mention, "28th Annual Purchase Award Show"
2005: Full-Tuition Scholarship with Teaching Assistantship, SIUC
Honorable Mention, "2005 Annual People's Choice Art Competition"
2003: Second Place in Ceramics and Honorable Mention, "Annual Student Show"
2002: Mississippi Gulf Coast Craftsman Guild Scholarship, USM
Service Award, USM
2001: Service award, USM
First Place in Ceramics, "Annual Art Student Show"
2000: Roger Brinegar Endowed Scholarship, USM
Charlie and Lorita Finnegan Endowment Scholarship, USM
Service Award, USM
Memberships and Activities
NCECA, National Council on Education for Ceramics Arts (since 2004)
Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi (since 2005)
Illinois Artisans Program (2006-2008)
Southern Clayworks, SIUC (2005-2008)
2007-2008: President
2006-2007: Propaganda/Communications Officer
Southern Ceramic Council, USM (2003-2005, Founding Member)
Demonstrating wheel-throwing technique to local events
Organizing and donating works to local charities and fund-raisers
Attending workshops, and visiting and working with artists for collaboration work
Additional Information
Gallery/Store Representations:
Baltimore Clayworks, MD
A Gallery, Hattiesburg, MS
Andrew Jessup Gallery, Biloxi, MS
Mississippi Craft Center, Ridgeland, MS
