Katsuzo Entsuba1905~2003 圓鍔勝三

Entsuba Katsuzo (1905-2003) was a Japanese sculptor born in Kawachi Village, Hiroshima Prefecture (now Onomichi City). He studied woodcarving under Ishiwari Hidemitsu in Kyoto from 1921, then moved to Tokyo to study at the Japan Art School, later under Sawada Masahiro. Working primarily in wood while also exploring bronze, stone, and ceramics, he greatly expanded the possibilities of woodcarving expression. He received the Nitten Minister of Education Prize in 1965, the Japan Art Academy Prize in 1966, was designated a Person of Cultural Merit in 1982, and received the Order of Culture in 1988. He is also known for public sculptures including “Companions” at Tokyo Station and the Memorial Tower at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.