Ōhi Toshio Chōzaemon XI is the 11th generation head of the iconic Ohi pottery ware family based in Kanazawa. He uses his generational knowledge to elevate Ohi ware to a contemporary realm. The first Ōhi Chōzaemon combined his experience with Taku firings with the teachings of Senso Soshitsu to establish the Ōhi family kiln and create a style of Raku ware that was unprecedented at the time. Shaped by that generational knowledge and history of pushing the craft, Ōhi Chōzaemon XI’s practice was developed at Boston University while receiving his MFA. His MFA was an experience he describes as being as influx of ideas that challenged him to grapple with the different influences of eastern and western culture. The result of his varied experiences enabled him to develop work known for its sharp form and nuanced glazing. In 2015, he received the Japan Prime Minister Award at The 54th Japan Contemporary Kōgei Exhibition in Tokyo. His work can be viewed all over the world in public collections and exhibitions.