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Earth and Ember | Exhibition Opening Remarks
As a child, I followed Popeye’s example and ate plenty of spinach. In the town where I grew up, there were no telephone booths, so I would hide in the storeroom, imagining myself soaring…
Casting Light | Exhibition Recap
Setting up Casting Light was a thrilling challenge for us, as it involved showcasing over 35 pendant lights in a minimalist yet striking arrangement. Tobimatsu Toki joined us from Tokyo, personally assisting with the installation and attending…
Afterlife | Personal Reflections on Ryuji Mitani’s Tableware
Apart from our new temporary Annex location and the opportunity to showcase yet another beautiful collection of works by Ryuji Mitani, one of the most exciting parts of our latest exhibition, ‘Crafts, and Then’ was a special exhibit…
Crafts, and Then | Annex and Exhibition Recap
Our latest exhibition, ‘Crafts, and Then’ – An Exhibition of Art Works and Wood Tableware by Ryuji Mitani, was held at our temporary Annex Gallery at 24 2nd Avenue just a few weeks ago. It was a completely new space…
Crafts, and Then – A Ryuji Mitani Book
For quite some time, handcrafting has existed as a form of self-expression. Utsuwa, however, was never an art form that could exist on its own, as a vessel cannot fulfill its role without both someone to cook and another to eat. Its final form emerges through connection, not just a one-way interaction.I’ve taken this text as an opportunity to reflect on and reconsider these vessels that exist…
Crafts, and Then | Exhibition Opening Remarks
On the occasion of the exhibition Crafts, and Then at Nalata Nalata – I have been creating vessels for use, so that they do not make too much of a statement. Half for serving food and half for the people who…
Relife | Exhibition Recap
After all these years of exhibition planning, one of the best parts is looking back at the event and reflecting with our exhibition recaps. There is so much momentum and energy leading up to a show that thinking back recaptures many memories…
Relife | Exhibition Opening Remarks
The Reclaimed Blue project, which started in 2011, is now in its 12th year. We have been making and handing out our standard works, like the men-choko for more than 20 years…
Gold Chawans | Exhibition Recap
Although this recap of the Gold Chawans exhibition we had earlier this year is long overdue, it is one we could not help but publish. As the old adage goes, it’s better late than never – especially when showcasing…
Gold Chawans | Exhibition Opening Remarks
In the great history of tea drinking culture in East Asia spanning 2500 years, there were three noteworthy trends. The first, was the drinking of Hei Cha (Bingcha) tea decoction as medicine…