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Curator's Statement 策展人的話
Reimagining Tradition
Japanese crafts are a source of fascination for craft enthusiasts around the world. The distinctive nature of Japanese crafts is a result of the country's unique history, rich culture, strong social structures and historical commitment to excellence. However, Japanese crafts are also changing and adapting to modern times. The result is a craft culture that is both deeply rooted in tradition and dynamically evolving in the modern world.
This exhibition features a selection of artists, each trained in traditional techniques and ingrained in Japanese culture. Yet they reimagine the ancient knowledge - creating fresh and modern objects without losing the quality that comes from time-honoured techniques. The result is a showcase of the enduring methods still used by today's artisans. And the exciting new horizons that are emerging from these traditions.
重塑傳統
日本工藝令人著迷之處，源於它的悠久歷史、豐富文化、相對穩定的生態、和對傳承的承諾。然而，日本工藝也在隨著現代社會而變化，作出調整和適應。那是一個種深深植根於 傳統的工藝文化，但同時在現代世界中又有不斷演變的需要。
展覽上介紹的藝術家，他們都接受過傳統技術的訓練，深植於日本文化中。然而，他們重新詮釋古老的理念，創造出新穎而現代的器物，同時又要保持傳統工藝的質感。 這些當代工匠堅持保持技術，但又努力開拓新的方向，實現工與藝的融合。
Rabea Gebler
Curator
About Rabea Gebler
Born: 1997, Germany
Based in: Yamanaka Onsen, Japan
Co-founder of sentomono
Education:
2020: BA in Product Design, HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
2024: Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Institute for Yamanaka Lacquerware, Ishikawa, Japan
Teaching:
2024: Urushi Workshop at Stanford University
Awards:
2023: Setsuko Yamada Prize, The Ishikawa International Urushi Exhibition, Japan
Exhibitions:
2023: The Ishikawa International Urushi Exhibition, Kanazawa & Wajima, Japan
2023: Urushi Products of Ishikawa, Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts, Kanazawa, Japan
2024: Spring Breeze The Tale of Five Artists, Hanamurasaki Sabo Gallery, Yamanaka Onsen, Japan
2024: The Contemporary Tea Bowls Exhibition, Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan
Ido Ferber
Ceramics
Born: 1989, Israel
Co-founder of sentomono
Education:
2018: Graduated from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, B.Des in Industrial Design
2023: Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, M.A. in Ceramic Crafts
2024: Apprentice for Ken Matsuzaki, Mashiko, Japan
Nagako Fujita 藤田永子
Metal
Born: Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Education:
Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Crafts (Metalworking)
Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts (Metalworking)
Daigo Kikuchi 菊田大護
Glass
Born: 1997, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Education:
2018: Peter Ivy Flow Lab
2022: Toyama Glass Studio
Yumi Naiki 內木悠未
Wood/Lacquer
Born: 1994, Gifu, Japan
Education:
2018: Graduated from Aichi University of Arts, Department of Japanese Painting
2020: Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Institute of Woodturning
2021: Began studying under Takehito Nakajima
Awards:
2021: Emerging Artist Award, 61st Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition
2021: Excellence Award, 10th Soba Choko Art Exhibition
2022: Encouragement Award, 62nd Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition
2023: Suzu Mayor Award, 79th Contemporary Art Exhibition
Selected for the 19th Traditional Crafts Wood and Bamboo Exhibition
Exhibited works in Taiwan and Nagano
Shimojo Akira 下城 爽
Ceramics
Born: 1997, Japan
Education:
2021: Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts
2023: Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts
Current Position:
Technical Instructor, Ceramics, Tokyo University of the Arts
Nagomi Fujita 藤田和
Lacquer / Glass
Born: 1994, Japan
Education:
2018: Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts, Department of Crafts
2019: Completed Traditional Industry Technology Training Course (Lacquer Application)
2022: Completed Lacquer Art Workshop at Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo
Awards:
2022: Runner-up, Japanese Traditional Culture Grand Prix
2022: Selected for World Craft Triennial
2023: Gold Prize, International Urushi Exhibition, Ishikawa
2023: MUFG Special Award, Forbes JAPAN 30 Under 30
Exhibitions:
2020: Duo Exhibition with Kana Yamaguchi, "Sea Play," Café & Gallery Muses, Ishikawa
2021: Duo Exhibition with Eriko Fujimaru, "Nami no Aya," Atelier & Gallery Creava
2022: Solo Exhibition "Tea Time to Brighten the Heart," g.KEYAKIZAKA, Tokyo
2023: Solo Exhibition "Circus," Atelier & Gallery Creava, Ishikawa
2023: Exhibition at KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2023
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