Hiroshi Teshigahara

Biography

Born 01/28/1927

Although primarily noted in the West as a filmmaker, Hiroshi Teshigahara was also a celebrated ceramist, artist and self-described "bamboo instalationist" in his native Japan. His father, Sofu Teshigahara, was the founder of the noted Sogetsu School of Ikebana (flower arranging), a man who passed...
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Highlights

  • In 1996, Created a large-scale bamboo sculpture exhibited at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC
  • In 1994, Was involved with the city of Nagano's performance at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer
  • In 1992, Executive produced, wrote and directed final film, "Basara: Princess Goh"

Family & Companions

  • Sofu Teshigahara: father (founded the Sogetsu School of Ikebana)
  • sister: succeeded father as head of Sogetsu School until her death

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