Shuhei Fujioka
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is a sculptor known for his work on porcelain
figurines.
figurines
. Since he was young, Shuhei learned the business and how to sculpt under his father. Shuhei took over the business from his father and became the second generation master sculptor during the early 1990s. Shuhei Fujioka is also the master sculptor for his own line of products under the name of "Precious Memory".
, was a long time business partner and friend for both Shuhei and his father. At Freedman's request, Shuhei took on the responsibilities of distributorship in Japan.
As encouragement, Enesco allowed Shuhei and his studios to sculpt a series of "Japan Exclusive" figurines. The products were given inspirational titles by Sam Butcher
. Enesco decided to let Precious Memory exclusively market these products for six months before the products became available worldwide. As the Enesco era came to a close in 2005, these items were "retired".
In the first decade of the 2000s, Shuhei also created his own line of products. As evident in the flagship products, "Memories In Eternity", these products celebrated Japanese history and culture
. Also, other product lines were introduced under the Precious Memory brand that touched on common Asian culture
s, like the Chinese zodiac
s.
Precious Memory and their studios have also pioneered new methods to apply glass to bisque ceramic
, and also created the Natural Jade
Glaze for their Yashiroyama-gama high-end tea ceremony vessels.
Porcelain
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between and...
figurines.
General
Shuhei Fujioka is the son of Yasuhei Fujioka, also a sculptor of porcelainPorcelain
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between and...
figurines
Figurines
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. Since he was young, Shuhei learned the business and how to sculpt under his father. Shuhei took over the business from his father and became the second generation master sculptor during the early 1990s. Shuhei Fujioka is also the master sculptor for his own line of products under the name of "Precious Memory".
Precious Memory
Fujioka's company took on sales operations and a new name, Precious Memory, Inc., in the late 1990s to answer to the need for a "Precious Moments" distributor in Japan. The then president and CEO of Enesco, Corp., Eugene FreedmanEugene Freedman
Eugene Freedman was an entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is widely known as the founder of the Enesco Corporation, the worldwide distributor for Precious Moments porcelain figurines between 1997 and 2005.-Early life and education:Born in Philadelphia, Freedman grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...
, was a long time business partner and friend for both Shuhei and his father. At Freedman's request, Shuhei took on the responsibilities of distributorship in Japan.
As encouragement, Enesco allowed Shuhei and his studios to sculpt a series of "Japan Exclusive" figurines. The products were given inspirational titles by Sam Butcher
Sam Butcher
Samuel J. Butcher is an American artist. He is mainly known as the artist behind the Precious Moments brand of characters based on American-Christian themes. He draws in oil, water-color, acrylic, and mixed-mediums.-Childhood:...
. Enesco decided to let Precious Memory exclusively market these products for six months before the products became available worldwide. As the Enesco era came to a close in 2005, these items were "retired".
In the first decade of the 2000s, Shuhei also created his own line of products. As evident in the flagship products, "Memories In Eternity", these products celebrated Japanese history and culture
Culture of Japan
The culture of Japan has evolved greatly over the millennia, from the country's prehistoric Jōmon period to its contemporary hybrid culture, which combines influences from Asia, Europe and North America...
. Also, other product lines were introduced under the Precious Memory brand that touched on common Asian culture
Asian culture
Asian Culture may refer to:*Culture of Asia*Asian Culture , the official journal of the Singapore Society of Asian Studies...
s, like the Chinese zodiac
Chinese astrology
Chinese astrology is based on the traditional astronomy and calendars. The development of Chinese astrology is tied to that of astronomy, which came to flourish during the Han Dynasty ....
s.
Precious Memory and their studios have also pioneered new methods to apply glass to bisque ceramic
Bisque (pottery)
Bisque porcelain is unglazed, white ceramic ware Examples include bisque dolls.Bisque also refers to "pottery that has been fired but not yet glazed...
, and also created the Natural Jade
Jade
Jade is an ornamental stone.The term jade is applied to two different metamorphic rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals:...
Glaze for their Yashiroyama-gama high-end tea ceremony vessels.
Resource
- Precious Memory, Inc. et al. "Shuhei Fujioka:Master Sculptor" billboard. ca. 2004.
- Precious Memory, Inc. et al. 2006 brochure. ca. 2006.