Taiwan International Tea Expo 2018 at Nangang Exhibition Hall, Taipei

From Friday 16th until Monday 19th November 2018, the Taiwan International Tea Expo will be held at the Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taipei.

Companies from all over the world related to tea will meet at this event and exhibit their things. And Kyoto ZUIHODO will be attend this exhibition.

Also we would like to invite you to exhibitions and demonstrations by the glass artist Reiko Tananbe, who has been holding a solo exhibition at Kyoto ZUIHODO.

You can create a special teapot, and enjoy Reiko's delicate sandblasting work.

In addition to this, there will also be a demonstration by the artist Kumo-o. You can see their fine techniques.
Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to see these secret methods from ancient Japan!

We are looking forward to seeing you.

New Work: Henkei- Shibori Iron Kettle

Since iron is harder than gold, silver, and other metals, it is said that it is a difficult material to create a hammered kettle from. But with a considerable amount of time and labour, it is possible to create this work.

However you look at this work, it is beautiful. Traces of the hammered pattern give it warmth, and its smooth, curved mouth draws out the flavour. This effect can only be created from squeezing one sheet of iron.

There is nothing which our predecessors came up with that modern people cannot also do. However, a variety of things can now be alleviated by relying on machines. But by struggling to create one work using traditional methods, it is possible to convey the feelings of our predecessors in the present day, and feel joy knowing that some things cannot be changed.

Visit this work’s page here.

Kyoto ZUIHODO’s Commitment - Tools

When creating artworks, are the tools not important? Of course the artist’s commitment and spirit and protecting traditional techniques is important too, but you cannot create artwork without tools.

For the creators, tools are not merely objects used to make things. They are passed down from generation to generation, and are important objects filled with meaning.

There are many types of tools according to different patterns and processes, and many tools may be used to create one work. Artists must choose the right tools for the process they are using and the pattern they are creating.

Techniques which can only be created using certain tools have been handed down from the past to now.