—Nara-zukushi Craft Exhibition— Connecting Generations
Craft art exhibition by 4 pairs of parent and child artists in Nara -Connecting generations-
Sponsored by: Daiwa Sakura Aid, Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
| Exhibition period Schedule |
April 2, 2021 (Fri) – April 8 (Thu) April 2 - April 8, 2021 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day, April 8th) Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for April 8, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Shozo Kawabe, Naoko Kawabe; Sabun Kubo, Sagen Kubo; Kyokusai Sakamoto, Yoshihiro Sakamoto, Osamu Sakamoto; Takaaki Takeda, Akira 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 patronage of numerous temples, shrines, and benefactors, this tradition has been nurtured and passed down through generations in this land for 1300 years. Furthermore, it has a rich 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 the works of their successors 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 would like to express our gratitude to Kakiden Gallery and Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. for their support in making this craft exhibition possible.
Daiwa Sakura Aid Producer Craft Exhibition Organizer: Takaaki Takeda (Akahada Pottery)
Daiwa Sakura Aid is an initiative by Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. that aims to preserve the cherry blossoms and landscape of Mount Yoshino, and to pass on the culture, history, and art associated with cherry blossoms to future generations.
□□□Cherry Blossom Photography Exhibition (Yasuyuki Emori) at Tokyo National Museum, March 12th - April 11th□□□
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| Biography Biography | ■Shozo 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. 2013: Dedicated a cauldron to Ise Grand Shrine. In 2015, a cauldron was dedicated to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Exhibitions are held in various locations throughout Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. ■Naoko Kawabe Kawabe Shoko Born in 1981 in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture. I learned the techniques of making tea ceremony kettles from my father, the third-generation Shozo. 2009: First exhibited at the Shozo Kawabe Tea Ceremony Kettle Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. In 2011, a father-daughter exhibition was held at Kakiden Gallery. In 2012, a father-daughter exhibition was held at JR Osaka Mitsukoshi Isetan and Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. In 2013, a cauldron was dedicated to Ise Grand Shrine. In 2015, a cauldron was dedicated to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. □ Kubo Sabun 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 "Manufacturing Innovation Selection 2014" Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette (for contributions to industrial development) in the Autumn Honors List. □ Kubo Sagen Kubo Sayuki Born in 1974 in Takayama-cho, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture. Joined Chikumeido Sabun (studied under the 24th head of the family, Sabun) In 2015, he was certified as a nationally designated traditional craftsman. Production demonstration at the UN Ambassador's Residence in New York Exhibited at Japan House in London in 2019. ■Kyakusai 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. ■ Yoshihiro Sakamoto Sakamoto Yoshihiro Born in Nara City, Nara Prefecture in 1976. Graduated from Agematsu Technical College in 2006. 2011: Completed training at the Wajima Lacquerware Technology Training Institute. While helping out in her father's workshop, she also creates her own works. 2013: Selected for the 14th Traditional Crafts Wood and Bamboo Exhibition. 2016: Selected for the 63rd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. 2017 Kasuga Taisha Shrine Kasuga Zushi area production 2019: Participated in the production of a replica of the Shōsōin mother-of-pearl inlaid rosewood five-stringed biwa. ■ 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 Mejiro Lacquerware Cultural Heritage Research Institute Studied under Kazumi Murose, 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. 2002: Dedicated a Tenmoku tea bowl to the Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple, and a large tea bowl for 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. Appointed as 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. □ Akira Takeda Takeda Mei Born in 1986 as the eldest daughter of Takaaki Takeda of the Akahada-yaki Neiya Workshop. Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Crafts in 2009. After graduation, I studied under my 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. Solo exhibition at Gallery La Campanella in Otemachi, Osaka in 2019. |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | Shozo Kawabe April 2nd (Friday) - 4th (Sunday) Naoko Kawabe, April 2nd (Fri) - 4th (Sun) Sabun Kubo, Friday, April 2nd Sagen Kubo, Friday, April 2nd Kyokusai Sakamoto April 2nd (Friday) – 4th (Sunday) Yoshihiro Sakamoto: April 2nd (Fri), 7th (Wed), 8th (Thu) Takaaki Takeda: April 2nd (Fri), 3rd (Sat), 5th (Mon) - 8th (Thu) Akira Takeda, April 3rd (Sat), 4th (Sun) *Please note that due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a possibility that this information may change. |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Kawabe family... hearth kettle, brazier kettle, brazier, flower vase, iron kettle, sake server Kubo family... tea whisk, tea scoop Sakamoto family... Incense boxes, tea caddies, water containers, tea scoops, hearth frames, trays, confectionery containers, flower vases, hanging flower vases, bowls, sake sets, chopsticks, etc. Takeda family... Food boxes, tea bowls, flower vases, hanging flower vases, water containers, incense burners, confectionery containers, fire utensils, sake cups, small plates, ceramic figurines, cups, etc. |
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| notice Notice | ■Special lecture On the second day of this exhibition, a special lecture entitled "Connecting Generations—The Successive High Priests of Toshodai-ji Temple—" will be held at the Anyo Hall (7th floor) above the Kakiden Gallery, by Abbot Taichi Ishida of Toshodai-ji Temple. We will take the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we look forward to receiving your applications. ・Date and time: April 3rd (Sat) 14:00-15:30 Speaker: Reverend Taichi Ishida, Chief Steward of Toshodai-ji Temple • Lecture Title: "Connecting Generations—The Successive High Priests of Toshodai-ji Temple—" • Location: Anyo Hall (7th Floor, Yasuyo Building, 3-37-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) Membership fee: Free • To apply, please contact Kakiden Gallery by phone, fax, or email. [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). [Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at this lecture] The An'yo Hall, which will be the venue for the event, has been equipped with the same high-performance ventilation system "Lossnay" (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric) as the Kakiden Gallery since November 2020. - We will ensure social distancing by having one person sit at a 180cm wide table. We will install an acrylic panel in front of the speaker's podium to prevent the spread of droplets. We will thoroughly disinfect the tables and chairs in the venue with alcohol. We kindly request that you wear a mask when you visit. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be provided at the venue entrance. We kindly ask that you disinfect your hands. If you have a fever or are feeling unwell on the day of the event, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending. We kindly ask that anyone who has sought medical attention or taken medication for fever or a cold within the past two weeks, or who has traveled abroad, refrain from attending. ■Possibility of changes to the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic We regret to inform you that, given the current COVID-19 situation, if we are asked to further restrict business operations, we may have to change the exhibition period and hours, or in the worst-case scenario, hold the exhibition online only. We would appreciate your understanding. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be posting the latest information on this website, so we would appreciate it if you would check it regularly. ■ Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 To ensure that all visitors can enjoy their time at our gallery with greater peace of mind, we are implementing the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 1. A request to our valued customers We have placed alcohol-based hand sanitizer at the entrance of our gallery and the building. We kindly ask that you disinfect your hands upon arrival. Please wear a mask when you go out. Currently, if you have a fever or are feeling unwell, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting the gallery. If you have visited a doctor or taken medication for fever or a cold within the past two weeks, or if you have traveled abroad, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting the gallery. To help reduce crowding in the store, we kindly ask that you visit in small groups whenever possible. We regret to inform you that, for the time being, we will be suspending the tea service, including gyokuro tea, which we previously offered to our customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. What our gallery is working on We installed a high-performance ventilation system, "Lossnay" (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric), in our gallery on January 6, 2021. This new, powerful ventilation system ensures that all the air in our gallery is replaced every 15 to 20 minutes. In addition, the entrance door is kept open at all times to ensure even better ventilation. • We use SHISEIDO's hand sanitizer. It contains moisturizing ingredients that are gentle on the hands, and has been well-received by our customers. We will further strengthen our daily cleaning procedures. We regularly disinfect with alcohol on frequently touched surfaces such as elevator buttons, tables and chairs, entrance door and toilet handles, brushes and pens, even during business hours. If our gallery becomes crowded with many visitors and we determine that it is becoming too close to the public, we may ask you to limit entry to the gallery. Our gallery staff will wear masks, undergo temperature checks and health monitoring, and thoroughly disinfect their hands with alcohol while serving customers. On January 20, 2021, all staff members underwent PCR testing (at Nishitan Clinic), and all tested negative. We will continue to conduct PCR tests throughout the year. We sincerely look forward to your visit to our gallery. |
| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
| Author name | Shozo Kawabe |
| Work name | Hinomaru Kettle, Dragonfly Kettle with Rings |
| price | 450,000 yen (excluding tax) (495,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 26.4 × D 17.7 × H 16.2(㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Naoko Kawabe |
| Work name | Mokko-gama (Japanese quince-shaped kettle) [Sold] |
| price | 230,000 yen (excluding tax) (253,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 24.9 × D 24.9 × H 15.5(㎝) |
No.3
| Author name | Kubo Sabun |
| Work name | Omotesenke (Sootake Makaho) and others, Tea whisks for each school of tea ceremony |
| size | Each φ 5.5 × H 11.7(cm) |
No.4
| Author name | Kubo Sagen |
| Work name | Bamboo tea whisk stirrer (colored thread) True thread (colored thread) |
| size | φ 5.0 × H 13.5(㎝) φ 5.9 × H 6.4(㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Takaaki Takeda |
| Work name | Flower-eating bird design, openwork food box [Sold] |
| price | 230,000 yen (excluding tax) (253,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | φ 24.5 × H 14.5(㎝) |
No.6
| Author name | Akira Takeda |
| Work name | Basketweave double openwork water container |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | φ 14.4 × H 14.2(㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Sakamoto Kyokusai |
| Work name | Flower-eating bird flat incense box |
| price | 250,000 yen (excluding tax) (275,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | φ 6.3 × H 2.0(㎝) |
No.8
| Author name | Yoshihiro Sakamoto |
| Work name | Zelkova wood lacquered incense box [Sold] |
| price | 32,000 yen (excluding tax) (35,200 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | φ 7.0 × H 2.2(㎝) |
No.9
| Author name | Osamu Sakamoto |
| Work name | [From left to right] Kakiai-nuri white lacquer sake vessels Kakiai-nuri white lacquer sake vessels Small bowl with white lacquer finish |
| price | 8,000 yen (excluding tax) (8,800 yen including tax) 8,000 yen (excluding tax) (8,800 yen including tax) 12,000 yen (excluding tax) (13,200 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | φ 7.2 × H 4.0 (㎝) φ 5.8 × H 5.8(㎝) φ 10.6 × H 5.6(㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Shozo Kawabe |
| Work name | Bronze tortoise shell style brazier Brazier kettle, Mokko-shaped cylindrical kettle [Sold] |
| price | 400,000 yen (excluding tax) (440,000 yen including tax) 340,000 yen (excluding tax) (374,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 34.0 × H 18.0 (㎝) Φ 16.5 × H 19.5 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Naoko Kawabe |
| Work name | Brazier and kettle, Hōtaku kettle |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 17.0 × H 20.7 (㎝) |
No.12
| Author name | Ant-shaped tea scoop [Sold] |
| price | 100,000 yen (tax included) |
| box | Comes with a cylindrical container and paulownia wood box. |
| size | W 1.6 × D 18.5 × H 1.8 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Takaaki Takeda |
| Work name | Nara-style folding screen tea bowl |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Φ 11.8 × H 7.2 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Akira Takeda |
| Work name | Nara Picture Scrolls by Koregaibo |
| price | [From left to right] 100,000 yen (excluding tax) (110,000 yen including tax) 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) [Sold] |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 8.6 × D 8.0 × H 23.0 (㎝) W 9.5 × D 7.3 × H 20.0 (㎝) |
No.15
| Author name | Kyokusai Sakamoto |
| Work name | A square tray with a carved design of a large cedar tree. |
| price | 380,000 yen (excluding tax) (418,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | W 27.4 × D 27.4 × H 4.0 (㎝) |
No.16
| Author name | Osamu Sakamoto |
| Work name | Lotus Plate (Large) |
| price | 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 23.2 × H 2.5 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | Yoshihiro Sakamoto |
| Work name | Tochigi lacquerware serving dish |
| price | 320,000 yen (excluding tax) (352,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 35.0 × D 34.5 × H 8.0 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Shozo Kawabe |
| Work name | Gourd-shaped sake bottle |
| price | 230,000 yen (excluding tax) (253,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 18.5 × D 13.0 × H 16.2 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Takaaki Takeda |
| Work name | Small plate |
| price | Each item is 3,200 yen excluding tax (3,520 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | Each Φ 9.5 × H 2.5 (cm) |
No.20
| Author name | Kyokusai Sakamoto |
| Work name | Large character incense box [Sold] |
| price | 25,000 yen (excluding tax) (27,500 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box. |
| size | Φ 7.0 × H 2.2 (㎝) |
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