Mr. Osamu Watanabe, a writer who creates installations and contemporary art works using colorful and elaborate creams, candy, fruits, etc. that look exactly like the real thing, is exhibited and sold with the long-established Western tableware maker Noritake Company Limited (hereinafter "Noritake"). The meeting [OSAMU WATANABE x Noritake Kissho -fortune sweets-] will be held from February 2 (Tuesday) at Noritake Okura Toen Ginza store.
Collaboration collection Maneki Neko
■ Noritake bone china, candy dolls and animals, etc.
As a new attempt by Noritake, which boasts a history of over 100 years, we are announcing a collaborative collection with artist Osamu Watanabe. From February, 15 kinds of Hina dolls and lucky charms will be on sale, which are decorated with resin sweets that look exactly like the real thing while making the best use of the texture of Noritake bone china under the theme of "Kissho". At the Noritake Okura Art China Ginza store, an exhibition that makes the most of the world view of the work is being held until February 14. In addition to the exhibition and sale at the store, we will start accepting orders online from February 2 (Tuesday).
Noritake / Okura Art China Ginza Store Store Information Homepage
https://tableware.noritake.co.jp/shop_noritake/ginza.html
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■ Comment by Osamu Watanabe
2020 was a year of trials for humankind. It was a year in which the everyday life that we had taken for granted has become less commonplace, and we artists have canceled numerous exhibitions and are looking for an invisible exit.
Among them, only the world of works is full of dreamlike worlds that do not make you feel uneasy.
For the harsh real world, the work was also a ray of hope for me.
In the hope that 2021 will be a good sign, we have created works with auspicious motifs under the theme of "auspiciousness" in the hope that the irreplaceable daily life will return again.
We hope that this work will help you to make your time at home happy as your time at home and indoor space is reviewed.
■ About Osamu Watanabe
Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture. As a leading person who sublimated sweets deco technology into art, it has been featured in many media such as "Tokyo Kawaii TV" (NHK) and "Tetsuko's Room Special" (TV Asahi). The work attracted attention not only in Japan but also overseas, and solo exhibitions were held in China, Indonesia, Italy, Belgium, Turkey, the United States, South Korea, etc., and it attracted a lot of attention. In addition to the publication of works and books, the works are collected in five museums in Japan, including the Ohara Museum of Art and the Haruhi Museum of Art in Kiyosu City.
Osamu Watanabe Home Page: http://watanabeosamu.tokyo
■ Product overview
OSAMU WATANABE x Noritake Collaboration Collection
Auspicious-fortune sweets-
Collection items
・ Helmet / Hina doll (large)
・ Hina doll (middle)
・ Hina doll (small)
・ Maneki Neko ・ Beckoning Horse ・ Cat ・ Singing ・ Turtle ・ Frog ・ Owl ・ Squirrel ・ Mouse ・ Cow ・ Bird ・ Various lids
Material: Bone china, resin, modeling paste, acrylic paint
Collaboration collection prancing horse
Collaboration collection helmet
■ Exhibition and sales
Session: February 2, 2021 (Tuesday) -February 14, 2021 (Sunday)
Venue: Noritake / Okura Art China Ginza store regular holiday; Monday (February 1, 8, 15, 22)
Business hours: 11: 00-18: 00
Location: 2nd floor of Bunshodo Building, 3-4-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
* There is no admission fee because it is a store.