Shinemon (Kusuo Baba), also known as Shinemon Baba, is a leading Japanese artist specializing in the yohen technique. "Yohen" refers to the phenomenon where chemical reactions during firing produce beautiful colors and crystalline patterns, and its natural beauty is often likened to the mysteries of the universe. In 2012, Shinemon achieved the Special Selection Award in the Craft Arts category at the 44th Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten) and has received numerous awards in the field of ceramics.