Dust City Ceramics is a pottery studio in New South Wales showcasing the work of Takeaki Totsuka. 

Takeaki is a Japanese potter who lives and works between Sydney, Australia, and Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. His wares are handcrafted on the wheel, paying close attention to purpose, form, texture and colour palette. 

Takeaki holds a Master of Studio Arts from Sydney College of the Arts and was mentored by the ceramic master Mitsuo Shoji. His recent collections have been largely inspired by the textures of the Australian landscape; gumnuts, rock pools, flowers and seashells have been his muses. Reflecting on the rich history of the land of the Cammeraygal people speaks to the artist’s close affinity with the Australian bush.

Dust City Ceramics’ pieces are intended to enhance the everyday pleasures of life. We hope you enjoy the pottery as much as Takeaki loves making it.