Nara-zukushi Craft Exhibition - Connecting Generations [WEB Exclusive]
| Exhibition period Schedule |
April 13, 2020 (Mon) – April 21 (Tue) April 13 - April 21, 2020 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Following the government's declaration of a state of emergency, we regret to inform you that this exhibition has been postponed. We sincerely apologize to our customers who were enjoying the experience. As our gallery has temporarily closed, we regret to inform you that we will not be holding an exhibition at our store. Instead, we will be presenting the works exclusively online through our gallery's website and official social media accounts. If you are interested in any of the works, please feel free to contact us via the inquiry page on our website or by email at gallery@kakiden.com. I will reply to you shortly. We look forward to receiving your inquiries. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Shouzou Kawabe , Shouko Kawabe , Sabun Kubo , Sayuki Kubo , Kyokusai Sakamoto , Osamu Sakamoto , Takaaki Takeda , Mei Takeda (in alphabetical order) |
| Introduction Introduction |
Thank you for giving us this opportunity to showcase our work to everyone at Kakiden Gallery.
Nara's crafts encompass a wide range of fields, including ink, brushes, woodworking, pottery, lacquerware, bamboo products, and wood carving, with many artisans actively working in these areas. Under the guidance of numerous temples, shrines, and patrons, this land has been nurtured and passed down through generations for 1300 years. Furthermore, it has a long history, beginning with Murata Juko, who established the Wabi-cha style of tea ceremony.
Currently, this prefecture is a rare place that produces tools used in the tea ceremony, such as wood, pottery, lacquerware, kettles, and bamboo (for tea whisks), and passing on this culture to future generations is an extremely important issue. This time, we will introduce some of the works of artists currently active in this region, as well as those who will carry on the tradition in the next generation.
Furthermore, a portion of the proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to support the cultivation of cherry blossoms in Yoshino Mountain through Daiwa Sakura Aid. We are deeply indebted to His Eminence Abbot Kansho Tsutsui of Todai-ji Temple for his invaluable assistance in organizing this craft exhibition. We would also like to express our gratitude to Kakiden Gallery and Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. for their support.
Shouzou Kawabe , Sabun Kubo , Kyokusai Sakamoto , Osamu Sakamoto , Takaaki Takeda |
| Biography Biography | ■ Shouzou Kawabe Kawabe Shozo Born in 1952 in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture. He learned the techniques of making tea ceremony kettles from his father, the second-generation Shozo. She received instruction from both Masters Hyoko Kazue and Kenzo Koga. Nara Saidaiji Temple dedicates a large cauldron for the "Great Tea Ceremony." Akishino-dera Temple in Nara dedicated a cauldron to Todai-ji Temple. Cauldrons were dedicated to Chūgū-ji Temple, Yakushi-ji Temple, and Kashihara Shrine. In 2004, he succeeded to the name of Shozo III. Exhibitions of his work are held in various locations including Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. 2013: Dedicated a cauldron to Ise Grand Shrine. 2015: Dedicated a cauldron to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. ■ Shouko Kawabe Born in 1981 in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture. I learned the techniques of making tea ceremony kettles from my father, the third-generation Shozo. First exhibited at the Shouzou Kawabe Tea Ceremony Kettle Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in 2009. In 2011, a father-daughter exhibition was held at the Shinjuku Kakiden Gallery. In 2012, a father-daughter exhibition was held at JR Osaka Mitsukoshi Isetan and Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. 2013: Dedicated a cauldron to Ise Grand Shrine. 2015: Dedicated a cauldron to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. ■ Sabun Kubo Kubo Sabun Born in 1944 in Takayama-cho, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture. He studied under his predecessor, Sabun, to make tea whisks and other tea ceremony utensils, a family business that had been passed down through generations, and joined Chikumeido Sabun. In 1987, he was designated a nationally recognized traditional craftsman. 1999: Commendation from the Minister of International Trade and Industry 2008: Exhibited at the Louvre Museum, Paris. 2009: Awarded by the Commissioner of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (one of the top 300 manufacturing companies) 2014: Exhibited and demonstrated production at "Japan Expo 2014" in Paris. In 2015, exhibited and demonstrated production at "NY NOW 2015" in Manhattan, New York. Selected for the Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry's "New Manufacturing Products 2014" award. He was awarded the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" (for contributions to industrial development) in the autumn honors list. ■ Sayuki Kubo Kubo Sayuki Born in 1974 in Takayama-cho, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture. Same year, joined Chikumeido Sabun (studied under the 24th head of the family, Sabun). In 2015, he was certified as a nationally designated traditional craftsman. The same production demonstration was held at the UN Ambassador's residence in New York. Exhibited at Japan House in London in 2019. ■ Kyokusai Sakamoto Sakamoto Kyokusai Born in 1948 in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. 1971: Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Sculpture. In 1974, he was selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and has won awards several times since. 1978: First selected for the Kinki Exhibition of Traditional Japanese Crafts. 1981: Matsushita Prize, Kinki Exhibition of Traditional Japanese Crafts 1982: Reproduction of a gold and silver decorated box with a sappanwood background (a treasure of the Shōsōin). 1987: Creation of the base for the Autumn Deer Makie Handbox (Izumo Taisha Shrine). 2003: Repair of the storage box for the Zenju Sojo Shosho manuscript at Horyuji Temple. 2016: Created the Ruri Lantern (Kasuga Taisha Shrine). 2019: Production of a raw-material replica of a five-stringed biwa (lute) with mother-of-pearl inlay made from rosewood (a treasure of the Shōsōin). Other services include the creation and repair of furnishings for Yakushiji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Shokoji Temple, etc. ■ Osamu Sakamoto Sakamoto Osamu Born in Nara City, Nara Prefecture in 1979. 2006: Graduated from the Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Lacquerware Technical Training Institute, Lacquerware Department. Joined the Mejiro Lacquerware Cultural Properties Research Institute. He also studied under Kazumi Murose, a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Makie lacquerware). 2012 Independence 2013: 30th Japan Traditional Lacquerware Exhibition, Asahi Shimbun Award 2016: Production of the "Ruri Lantern" for Kasuga Taisha Shrine during the 60th Shikinen Zotai (periodic reconstruction). ■ Takaaki Takeda Takeda Takaaki Built kiln in 1983 In 1987, I became independent and inherited a kiln from my master. In 1991, the Neiya Workshop was established in Naramachi (formerly Gangoji Temple Town) after renovating a 130-year-old private house. In 2002, a Tenmoku tea bowl was dedicated to the Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple, and a large tea bowl was dedicated to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Abbot Eison of Saidai-ji Temple. In 2003, the Mantōsai (Lantern Festival) was held at Kasuga Taisha Shrine to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the appearance of the Kasuga Wakamiya legend. He was appointed General Producer by the Yoshino World Heritage Council. Since then, she has expanded her activities to include exhibitions and solo shows at various locations such as Kintetsu Main Store, Odakyu Main Store, and Meitetsu Main Store. 2010: Produced the 1300th Anniversary Celebration of the Relocation of the Capital to Heijo-kyo, Nara City. 2013: Appointed as producer of Daiwa Sakura Aid. 2019: ICOM Kyoto World Museum Conference Closing Space Design and Production. ■ Mei Takeda Takeda Mei Born in 1986 as the eldest daughter of Takaaki Takeda of Akahada-yaki Neiya Kobo. Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Crafts in 2009. After graduating, he apprenticed under his father, Takaaki Takeda at the Akahada-yaki Neiya Workshop. In 2013, I exhibited for the first time at my father's exhibition at Hakushinan in Yokohama. In 2014, held her first solo exhibition at "Fushingazushi Yoshimura" in Nara City. In 2017, the Second Generation Pottery Exhibition was held at Matsubishi Department Store. |
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| notice Notice | [Announcement Regarding the Cancellation of the Special Lecture "Pilgrimage to Nara"] Due to concerns regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus, we regret to announce that the special lecture "Pilgrimage to Nara" has been cancelled. We apologize to everyone who applied. I would appreciate your understanding. The following is information regarding upcoming lectures, for your reference. ■Related Events: Special Lecture "Pilgrimage to Nara" *This event has been cancelled. Updated April 1st (Wednesday) On the opening day of this exhibition, a special lecture entitled "Pilgrimage to Nara" will be held at the Anyo Hall (7th floor), located above the Kakiden Gallery, by Abbot Kansho Tsutsui of Todai-ji Temple. Date and Time: Monday, April 13th, 14:00-15:30 Speaker: Mr. Hiroaki Tsutsui, Elder of Todai-ji Temple • Location: Anyo Hall (7th floor of the same building as Kakiden Gallery) Yasuyo Building 7F, 3-37-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Membership fee: Free [Contact Information] TEL 03-3352-5118 ／ FAX 03-5269-0335 e-mail gallery@kakiden.com Phone calls are accepted from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (excluding gallery closing days). |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Author name | Shouzou Kawabe |
| Work name | Boat-shaped kettle |
| price | 495,000 yen |
| size | W27.0×D17.7×H16.2 (cm) |
No.2
| Author name | Shouko Kawabe |
| Work name | Octagonal pot with fan surface |
| price | 253,000 yen |
| size | W24.5×D24.5×H19.0 (cm) |
No.3
| Author name | Sabun Kubo |
| Work name | Omotesenke (smoked bamboo whisk with multiple bristles) and other tea whisks used by various schools of tea ceremony. |
| size | φ5.5×H11.7 (cm) |
No.4
| Author name | Sayuki Kubo |
| Work name | [From left to right] Black bamboo tea whisk stirrer (colored thread) True thread (colored thread) |
| size | φ5.0×H13.5 (cm) φ5.9×H6.4 (cm) |
No.5
| Author name | Kyokusai Sakamoto |
| Work name | Flower-eating bird flat incense box |
| price | 275,000 yen |
| size | φ6.3×H2.0 (cm) |
No.6
| Author name | Osamu Sakamoto |
| Work name | Lotus-shaped plate [Sold] |
| price | 18,700 yen |
| size | φ17.9×H2.3 (cm) |
No.7
| Author name | Takaaki Takeda |
| Work name | Tenpyo-style flower-eating bird tea bowl [Inscription by Elder Kansho Tsutsui of Todai-ji Temple] |
| price | 220,000 yen |
| size | φ11.6×H8.1 (cm) |
No.8
| Author name | Mei Takeda |
| Work name | Food Box -Yugao- |
| price | 154,000 yen |
| size | φ22.6×H12.4 (cm) |
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