Ken Kang's passion for clay started 51 years ago when he took his first ceramics class at the Academy of Arts, under the well-known Hawaii potter, May Chee. Making a new piece of pottery and experiencing all the steps and failures until the final firing can be challenging, but the successes are extremely satisfying.

Throughout his ceramic career Ken has specialized in raku, Japanese ceramic tea implements, and building customized raku equipment. He has sold his pieces galleries, conducted many ceramic workshops, participated in the Artist in the Schools program, and won several art awards.

Ken is also known for his exquisite lacquer-style covers and pedestals complimenting his vessels, created by using the skills acquired in a 40-year profession as an auto painter. He has found that combining his love for Japanese culture and woodcrafting with his passion for ceramics is very fulfilling. The feel and smell of clay always excites him and, whether making something on the wheel or handbuilding, he creates a piece to first please himself, then, hopefully, it will please others as well.