Forty holders of important intangible cultural properties (living national treasures) from five craft fields – ceramics, dyeing and weaving, lacquerware, metalwork, and wood and bamboo work – will be exhibiting.
(Image used at the top: [Ceramics] Nakata Kazuo White Silver Glaze Underglaze Silver-colored Vase (Diameter 21 x Height 24.5cm))
Seiko House Hall will be holding the "Craftsmanship and Creation of Kôgei – Living National Treasures Exhibition" from April 3rd (Fri) to April 19th (Sun). This exhibition, held every spring, brings together works by Important Intangible Cultural Property Holders (Living National Treasures) from five craft fields, and marks its 11th anniversary.
"Living National Treasure" is the nickname given to those who are "holders of important intangible cultural properties" and are people who have honed their craft skills over a long period of time, developed their own unique style, and become leaders in their field.
This time, works by 40 artists will be exhibited in five craft fields: ceramics, dyeing and weaving, lacquerware, metalwork, and wood and bamboo work.
The theme of this exhibition is "Memories of Flowers." Since ancient times, Japanese people have had a special attachment to flowers, associating them with the changing of the seasons and turning points in life. In keeping with this sentiment, each artist expresses the flowers they have in mind in concrete form, or as flowers blooming in their memories. While each artist uses different materials, the works embody the "spirit of Japanese crafts," in which artists engage in dialogue with the materials to embody the forms of beauty they envision.
Don't miss this opportunity to see these exquisite works that combine advanced techniques passed down through the ages with modern sensibilities.
◎Gallery talks by exhibiting artists are planned.
April 4th (Sat) Hayashi Akira (lacquerware), 5th (Sun) Nakata Kazuo (ceramics), 11th (Sat) Matsubara Nobuo (dyeing and weaving),
12th (Sun) Okumura Kiminori (metalwork), 18th (Sat) Watanabe Akio (wood and bamboo work)
From 14:00 each day
For inquiries, please contact Wako Art Department at 03-3562-2111 (main number)
[Ceramics] Nakata Kazuo Silver Glazed Vase with Silver Backing (Diameter 21cm x Height 24.5cm)
[Ceramics] Yoshida Mitoshi, Underglaze Gold Vase with Grape Design (Diameter 26cm x Height 48.5cm)
[Dyeing and Weaving] Shigeto Suzuta's Woodblock Printed Sarasa Obi "Sou"
[Lacquer art] Hayashi Hiroshi dry lacquer vermilion coating (16.5 x 16.5 x height 10.5 cm)
[Metalwork] Okumura Kiminori, small box with hazy silver background and deep blue stone chisel (10 x 9.7 x 15cm high)
[Wood and Bamboo Craft] Akio Watanabe Black Persimmon Floral Inlaid Box "Yoshin" (13 x 13 x 20.3cm high)
"Craftsmanship and Creation of Kôgei – Living National Treasures Exhibition"
April 3rd (Fri) – 19th (Sun)
Venue: Seiko House Hall (Seiko House 6th floor, 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
For inquiries, please contact: 03-3562-2111 (main number)
Business hours: 11:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on the last day)
Closed: Open daily Admission fee: Free Organizer: Wako
◎Wako Hall has been renamed "Seiko House Hall."
We will be communicating various things to the world, including exhibits related to the Seiko Group's business in general and collaborations with artists.
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