KATSUHIKO HIBINO

Katsuhiko Hibino is a multidisciplinary artist and creator, graduated fromTokyo University of the Arts, where he is now a professor. He first gained recognition during his student years for his cardboard-based works, which have since become emblematic of his artistic practice.

"Working with Bernardaud on this project feels like reuniting with old friends — I created these pieces remembering the Limoges I knew back in 1996." Katsuhiko Hibino

In conversation with Katsuhiko Hibino

Q. Where do you find your inspiration?
K.H.: In the colours of the Nagara River and Mount Kinka in Gifu, where some of my works are installed.

Q. What do Limoges and Bernardaud mean to you?
K.H.: It was in 1996 that I stayed at the École des Beaux-Arts in Limoges, France, to create porcelain works. For me, that time provided invaluable experience that shaped my subsequent artistic practice. While I had always hoped to return to Limoges someday, I received an offer to participate in a project organized by Bernardaud. Feeling as though I were reuniting with old friends, I created these works while reminiscing about the Limoges I knew.

Conceived as a creative laboratory, the Éditions Nomades invite artists to reinterpret the iconic porcelain Mug Nomade by featuring one of their works on its surface. Each collaboration results in a unique, non-reissued edition, making every piece a singular creation at the intersection of art, design, and everyday use.