Katsuyuki Sakazume's pottery is reminiscent of a dynamic, overwhelming presence and Western-style objects. When he first started making pottery, he went to Korea to study kilns, tracing his roots. He learned that all Japanese pottery is in Korea. Perhaps rumors about Sakazume reached Miwa Kyusetsu's ears, as he was asked to "build a kiln." He then studied under Kyusetsu. He built a kiln with Ryusaku (now Kyusetsu), who is close to his age, and made pottery together. He later went to the United States, where he became active on the West Coast and met the famous potter Peter Baucus, which led to him teaching pottery at the Art Center in New Jersey, USA. Despite his brilliant career as a potter, he suddenly returned to Japan, built his proud kiln in Niigata, and took on the challenge of making large-scale works and objects, which became a hot topic. Perhaps it is because Sakazume's pottery is based on a solid foundation, but it is beautiful, and he has thoroughly studied earth and fire. His ceramic objects have a deep philosophical feel to them.

1947 Born in Niigata
1974-75 Traveled to Korea to study under the ceramist Juntaku Ike. Conducted research on ancient kilns and acquired kiln-building techniques.
1975: Studied under Living National Treasure Miwa Kyusetsu and built the Miwa Kyusetsu climbing kiln. Built the kiln for Miwa Ryusaku.
1979-85: Visiting professor in the United States from the Japan Foundation
1986~ Presenting ceramic works around the country
1990 Appeared in "Katsuyuki Sakazume's Ceramic Space" and NHK Hi-Vision's "Oribe Goes to New York"
2000 Exhibited at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2000 (Matsushiro Town)
2003 The Genealogy of Contemporary American Ceramics
2004~ Solo exhibitions in various locations
Awarded the Excellence Award at the Japan Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition and was selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition.