’Liaison’ three-person exhibition

Many visitors have been enjoying the Liaison three-person exhibition at Kyoto Zuihodo’s gallery this month, showcasing the work of three master craftspeople.

This work was previously shown at Hotel Kanra in Kyoto in March and at the Kogei art fair in Kanazawa last November.

These new creative works have given the gallery a new energy and a fresh atmosphere.

Please take the opportunity to look at this work if you can.

As the gallery was originally a Nishijin textile weaving shop, we can display the work in a beautiful spacious area with a high ceiling.

There are also days when the artists will be present too, so please take a moment to meet them if you can.

If you have any questions about the Liason 3nin exhibition, please contact the Kyoto Zuihodo gallery.

Tanslated by Jennie Whittington

Liaison three-person exhibition at Kyoto ZUIHODO

At last year’s Kogei art fair in Kanazawa, three artists worked together in one exhibition. Aki Takahashi and Miki Kato who design and create pottery, as well as Ai Shimizu, who makes lacquerware, are now showcasing their work at Kyoto Zuihodo as part of a three-person exhibition.

The seed of an idea was planted for these three female artists, all from the same generation, to make beautiful pieces together. This exhibition is the result of numerous plans and discussions. Please visit us and enjoy this exhibition.

Exhibition schedule:

From 29^th March until 14^th April 2019

Opening hours: 10:00am until 18:00pm

Holiday day (exhibition closed): Wednesdays (The gallery is usually closed on Sundays but will be open on Sundays during this exhibition)

Tanslated by Jennie Whittington

Ambiente Day 1

Ambiente 2019 was held in Frankfurt, Germany. This year, Kyoto ZUIHODO will be awaiting your visit in Hall 4.0 D87.

We are exhibiting many different works to last year. There are some selected works such as Tancho Duru, which took around 1 year to create after the silver kettle. In Japan's unique paintings, a lot of people are staring at their feet and looking fine and beautiful.

Also this year the internationally renowned artist Georg Jensen has visited Kyoto ZUIHODO's booth. Kumo-o is absent this time, but the friendship between the metalworkers remains unchanged.

Thank you very much to the many people who visited on the first day. We are very grateful. I will continue to do my best until the 12th! Auf Wiedersehen!

Ambiente Preparation

After heading to Germany for Ambiente, I arrived in Frankfurt safely. The next day I visited the venue, and was busy preparing for the exhibition of the works.

The image of our booth has changed from last year's. This year the booth is based on grey, which not only creates a calm atmosphere but also brings to life the colours of each work so you will enjoy the place much more. You can also see a demonstration by the artist Aki Takahashi, and experience her artwork.

Kyoto ZUIHODO is aiming to convey the merits of not only silver kettles but also pottery and other works, through letting people see beyond the beauty of the works and learning the techniques behind them.

Well, I will do my best to prepare for the next day's event.

Creative Process (Process of Creation/Making the Works)

In creating all kinds of works, I think everyone understand that there is a process for each. However, how many people understand the amount of processes that there are?

Works are carefully handmade, one by one, repeating the process... Each process incorporates the ideas and feelings of the artists, as well as their techniques.

This is a work by Aki Takahashi (a pottery artist working with Kyoto ZUIHODO), who is currently demonstrating his process at Ambiente in Frankfurt.

Delicate sketches attract viewers, and the colours are so wonderful that the more you look at them, the more you will be drawn in by their beauty.
To find out about the finished work, please look out for the report from Germany which will be uploaded at a later date!

Going to Germany

Hello everyone!

This year, like last year, we will exhibit our works again at Ambiente 2019, held in Frankfurt,

Germany. As usual, our booth will be waiting for everyone to visit in Hall 4.0, D87. 

This year, we will create a different design for our booth. We hope that you will look forward to visiting it.

Also, our gallery in Kyoto will be open from 10am - 6pm as usual, except for our regular holidays on Wednesdays and Sundays. Please come in and see us if you are in Kyoto.

I will update you with more exhibition information soon. Thank you for your patience.

A Happy New Year!!

We were so lucky that we could met such many people last year.

Hope we can meet more people in this year!

We wish you will have a nice and lovely year ahead!!!!!

From Kyoto ZUIHODO

This Year's Last Blog Post

As I reported the other day, December 15th is Kyoto ZUIHODO's last working day in this year.This is our final blog post this year.

I think that this is the last piece of relevant content I have. I did not have many good ideas for things to write about, so let's introduce a work as usual!

Patterns expressing the gentle flow of water. On the shining sterling silver skin, gently, gently flows the movement of the water. A fascinating movement, made in silence.

The expression of curves is a difficult task. Even if artists have created silver works for decades, and you search the world for many works, you could not find such fine expressions as those created by Kumo-o.

We also post videos on YouTube, so please do not miss this.

Report: KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa

For three days from the 16th until the 18th November, Kyoto ZUIHODO participated in the KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa held at KUMU Kanazawa.

The art fair was a unique event which transformed a hotel room into a gallery, and many people who love crafts and art came to visit. Thank you to everyone who came!

Liaison

Liaison, the collaborative work by Aki Takahashi, Ai Shimizu, and Miki Kato, was also displayed at this event and it was very popular. We were grateful to be able to introduce the old techniques and spirit which we care about so much to many people.

Our works Kaminari Kettle and Teapot, Kiku Tea Spoon, Cloud Tea Canister, Pottery (Aki Takahashi), Fabric (Mikio Hirai)



Works of Aki Takahashi



Works of Ai Shimizu



Works of Miki Kato

Although this year's exhibitions have finished, next year we will participate in exhibitions in Germany in February and Kyoto in March.
I hope to report about these events nearer the time.

Collaborative Work: Liaison

For 3 days from Friday 16th until Sunday 18th November, Kyoto ZUIHODO will be exhibiting work at KOGEI Art Fair in Kanazawa. Ours will be the only exhibition from Kyoto, so we are looking forward to it.

We would also like to introduce our collaborative work, Liaison, which will be released at this time. This work is currently under construction, and it is a collaboration of lacquer and two different styles of pottery.'Liaison' is a French word meaning to tie and connect, and it became the title of our work. Each individual part is full of personality, and it is likely to be a charming work.

Soon you will be able to view a small part of Liaison's progress, at the KOGEI Art Fair in Kanazawa. Please come and see it!