Preferences

People usually have their own standards of perfection and different preferences for what they want their work to look like. These feelings are cultivated in each individual person and differ between each person. 

One artist, upon bringing her work into the recent exhibition, decided that she wanted to make some changes to her work. She was comparing her work to the work of other artists in the gallery and her standards of perfection seemed to change. She decided that she did not like the texture of her work as it was, so used sandpaper to sand it down again. 

There is a feeling that the work that we have seen in this exhibition is striving to be perfect. Each artist has their own idea about perfection. Even if ‘perfect’ does not really exist in the art world, these artists do their best to make their artwork as close to their standard of perfection as possible. This level of effort is apparent in their work and makes the art more wonderful. If we make small changes to our work when needed, then we can be satisfied with the work when it is completed.

Tanslated by Jennie Whittington

’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

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!