Iron inlay box "chroma" 32 x 9 x 10cm
An exhibition by six cutting-edge metal sculpture artists
Seiko House Hall will be holding its third Wako exhibition, "Evolution of Metal Works III," from May 22nd (Thurs) to June 1st (Sun), featuring works by six cutting-edge artists who demonstrate distinctive individuality in the field of metal sculpting.
Using advanced metalworking techniques, Kensaku Aihara creates poetic depictions of landscapes populated by insects.
Kosuke Kato creates a world that weaves together the wavy patterns and neat shapes of his own Damascus steel.
Keiko Kume creates assemblages that exude the breath of life and a microcosm through openwork and soldering.
Naoki Sakai proposes works that incorporate the wabi-sabi spirit of the tea ceremony and evolve it into a modern piece.
Haruho Mitsuda creates life-size insects using the technique of "jizai okimono," which allows them to move just like the real thing.
New member Kengo Takahashi is exploring the cycle of life and death that repeats itself in nature, and a cyclical worldview.
Eight years after its formation, this is the third "Deepening Metalwork" event. Please come and see the cutting-edge beauty of the six artists' works, which not only showcase the diverse charms of metal and the intricate techniques that have been passed down through the generations, but also take a look at their works.
[Gallery Talk Announcement]
There will be a gallery talk by the exhibiting artists.
Date and time: May 24th (Sat) 14:00~
Moderator: Yuko Kawakita (Curator, Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art)
◎ Admission may be restricted during peak hours.
Iron inlay box "chroma" 32 x 9 x 10cm
Naoki Sakai (Naoki Sakai) Biography
Born in Gunma Prefecture in 1973
2003 Completed doctoral course at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School, Forging Laboratory, obtained doctoral degree
2005: Technical training at Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop (until 2008)
2008: Studied under Mamoru Nakagawa, holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property "Metal Carving" (Living National Treasure) (until 2018)
2013 Specialist at Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop (until 2018)
Currently Associate Professor, Tohoku University of Art and Design
flower funeral – goat – 29 x 37 x 17 cm
Kengo Takahashi (Takahashi Kengo) Biography
Born in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1982
2010 Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Crafts
2012 Completed the doctoral course in metal casting laboratory, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
2012 – Research assistant, Metalworking Lab, Department of Crafts, Tokyo University of the Arts (until 2015)
2015 Part-time lecturer at the Metalworking Lab, Department of Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts (until 2018)
2022 Graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, PhD course, Metal Casting Lab. Currently a part-time lecturer in metal modeling at Hiroshima City University, Department of Design and Crafts.
Flexible long golden handle 80 x 145 x height 40mm
Brief biography of Haruo Mitsuta
Born in Tottori Prefecture in 1980, spent his school years in Chiba Prefecture
2008: Graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Master's Program in Metalworking. Studied under the master of ornaments, Tomiki Muneyuki.
2013 "Roppongi Crossing 2013 Out of Doubt" Mori Art Museum
2017 "Amazing Craftsmanship! – From Meiji Crafts to Contemporary Art" Mitsui Memorial Museum of Art, and other tours
2022 Solo Exhibition "JIZAI" Yonago City Museum of Art (Tottori Prefecture)
Solo exhibition "Jizai Okimono – A journey of minute evolution"
Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art (Hiroshima Prefecture)
2023 "Japanese People Who Love Insects" Suntory Museum of Art (Tokyo)
Currently holding numerous solo and group exhibitions both in Japan and overseas.
[About the lottery sale of Haruho Mitsuda]
Purchase of Haruho Mitsuda's works will be decided by lottery.
If you are interested, please come to the venue, Seiko House Hall.
Applications via telephone or email will not be accepted.
Application period: Thursday, May 22nd, 11:00-19:00
Friday, May 23, 11:00-13:00
Lottery results announcement: Friday, May 23rd, 15:00-18:00
◎ Each visitor may submit up to two entries.
◎ Purchases by lottery are limited to one item per person.
◎Cancellations will not be accepted after you have been selected.
◎Works that you did not select through the lottery will be sold at the venue from 11:00 on Saturday, May 24th.
For inquiries regarding the lottery sale, please contact Wako Art Department at 03-3562-2111 (main line).
Wavering Feelings 50 x 68 x height 99cm
A brief biography of Kensaku Aihara
Born in Tokyo in 1969
2010: Winner of the 26th Tamsuiou Award, Grand Prize
2015 "Kikuchi Kanji Award: Crafts Today", Musee Tomo, Kikuchi Kanji Memorial
2019 "Reborn Legend: Contemporary Japanese Crafts from the Ise Collection" The Museum of Contemporary Art, The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
2022: Replica of the "Western Clock" (Important Intangible Cultural Property) owned by Kunozan Toshogu Shrine (permanent exhibit at Shizuoka Museum of History)
2023 "East Asia Cultural City – Japan-China-Korea Sculpture Invitation Exhibition" Qingdao Sculpture Museum, Weifang Art Museum (China)
2024 "Japanese Metalwork, Kanazawa Metalwork" Exhibition at Kanazawa City Yasue Gold Leaf Crafts Museum
CUBE12 8×8×8cm
Brief biography of Kosuke Kato
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1988
2010 Graduated from Tamagawa University College of Art, Department of Visual Arts
2013 Graduated from Hiroshima City University Graduate School
Winner of the Excellence Award at the 35th Tansuiou Awards in 2019
2022: 2022 Kanazawa International Craft Competition Jury Special Award Currently exhibiting works at solo exhibitions and group exhibitions in Japan and at art fairs overseas.
wonders 097-2 18×18×height 16.5cm
Keiko Kume (Keiko Kume) Biography
Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1985
2009 Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art, Faculty of Fine Arts and Crafts, Department of Crafts
2011: Completed Master's course in Crafts at Kanazawa University of Art and Design
2014: Graduated from Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop. Currently working in Kanazawa City.
"Evolution of Metal Works III"
May 22 (Thu) – June 1 (Sun)
Venue: Seiko House Hall (Seiko House 6th floor, 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Contact: 03-3562-2111 (main number)
Business hours: 11:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on the last day)
Closed: Open all year round Admission: Free Organizer: Wako
◎Wako Hall has been renamed "Seiko House Hall."
We will be communicating with the world in a variety of ways, including exhibits related to the Seiko Group's businesses in general and collaborations with artists.
Business hours and events may change without notice.
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