Mafune, Shoko

Born: May 6, 1955 in Beijing, China


Art Studies:
... Studied Industrial Chemistry at Seikei University in Tokyo, Japan

Additional Training:
1978-81... Studied pottery under Masayasu Chujo, Seto City, Tokyo, Japan
1981-83... Studied pottery under Yoshimi Suzuki, Aichi-pre, Japan
1983... Researched low-firing ceramics, Spain
1989-90... Studied pottery under John Pettyjon, Manila, Philippines
1991... Studied sculpture under Ting Pinglay, Manila, Philippines
1993... Researched sculpture, France and Thailand
1995... Researched about sculpture in Europe (France, Italy, England, Norway, Austria, Belgium, Slovenia

Individual Exhibitions:
1999... "After Siesta", Galleria Duemila, SM Megamall
1997... "Kiss", Galleria Duemila, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong, Philippines
1996... "Shooting Stars, Fleeting Moments", Galleria Duemila, Manila, Philippines
"Love Letter To The Earth", Galeria de las Islas, Manila, Philippines
1994... "Symphony from Mount Pundaquit - Ceramics Relief", Casa San Miguel, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines
"Your Time, My Time - Ceramic wall clock", Hiraya Gallery, Manila, Philippines
1993... "Messages from a Solitary Island - Ceramics Sculptures", Hiraya Gallery, Manila, Philippines
1991... Larawan, Paintings, The Luz Gallery
Paintings & Drawings, Merradin Gallery, London

Two-Men Exhibition:
1992... " Fired Clay Sculptures" with Mr. Ting Ping Lay, Hiraya Gallery, Manila, Philippines

Group Exhibitions:
1986... Tojiro Pottery Studio, Tokyo, Japan
1987... Tojiro Pottery Studio, Tokyo, Japan
1988...
Tojiro Pottery Studio, Tokyo, Japan
1990... "Ceramic Visions", CRC College of Arts and Science, Manila, Philippines
"Our Children's World", Galeria de las Islas, Manila, Philippines
"Luwad '90 Creative Pottery", Hiraya Gallery, Manila, Philippines
1992... "Bato paso at Putik", The Galleon Shop, Manila, Philippines
"1993 Calendar Show", Hiraya Gallery, Manila, Philippines
1993... "Art Manila '93, Focus: AIDS", Philamlife Lobby, Manila, Philippines
"1994 Calendar Show", Hiraya Gallery, Manila, Philippines
1994... "Bongga Ka'Day", Hiraya Gallery, Manila, Philippines
"1995 Calendar Show", Hiraya Gallery, Manila, Philippines
1995... Galeria de las Islas, Manila, Philippines
"1996 J.A.I.C.A. Calendar Show", Hiraya Gallery, Manila Philippines
1990-95... Presented pottery demonstrations at National Museum of the Philippines, International School-Manila, British School-Manila, and Euro-Canpus Manila, and special demonstrations for communities in Legazpi, Bicol and Casa San Miguel, Zambales
1997... "Breaking Boundaries", The First Philippine Stock Exchange Art Exhibit PSE Plaza, Lobby, Makati and PSE Center Auditorium, Pasig City
"A Turning Point" Galeria de Las Islas, Manila, Philippines
1998... "Whisper From The Earth" Galleria Duemila, Inc. SM Megamall
"Whisper From The Earth" Casa San Miguel, San Antonio, Zambales
"Whisper From The Earth: Art, Light and Sound" Cultural Center of The Philippines
2000... Steel Magnolia, Melbourne, Australia
2001... "One-Off" Potters Cottage Gallery, Warrandyte, Australia