All posts by KITAdesign

20160609133233-0001

Zoukibayashi – Odawara-Hakone’s “Yosegi-zaiku” (Wooden Mosaic Parquetry)

anima-SASAYAMA seminar, EVENT, EXHIBITION, LECTURE, SEMINAR, , , ,

Odawara Hakone’s wooden mosaic parquetry called “Yosegi-zaiku”, this traditional handicraft is made by the 6 members of Zoukibayashi: Kiyotaka Tsuyuki, Eiji Shinoda, Yuuki Ishikawa, Ken Ohta, Yuhei Kojima and Yuta Shimizu, who has inherited the generations of traditional artistry and craftsmanship, will be displaying their latest Yosegi-zaiku products.

This traditional handicraft was very popular during the Edo-period among the travelers passing across the steep mountainous path of Hakone, which is once again revived today.

(Support: Kanagawa Industrial Technology Center)

VENUE : April 10th (Fri) – 25th (Sat), 2009 at Gallery anima

20160609133233-0001

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-2

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-3

Handicraft Seminar No.23 “Rhythm of Wood”

“Talk Session: Tsuyuki Kiyotaka (Tsuyuki Wood Factory) x Toshiyuki Kita”

VENUE : April 10th (Fri), 2009 19:00 – 20:00 at Gallery anima

The representative of Zoukibayashi, Kiyotaka Tsuyuki as guest, will talk with Toshiyuki Kita about the future of Yosegi-zaiku and wood crafts in this new lifestyle of ours.

20160609133233-0003

Katsuji Kamata – Exhibition of Dry Lacquer Tableware

anima-SASAYAMA seminar, EVENT, EXHIBITION, LECTURE, SEMINAR, , , ,

By utilizing Wajima-Noto’s 1,000 years old dry lacquer techniques, Kamata Katsuji’s endeavor of pursuing the creativity of this art, his lacquer ware is very popular these days, and it is said that he has seems to attain a style of his own lacquer technique at last. His tableware made to “being-used” for any occasions of our modern lifestyle, he will present newly created varieties of nested boxes and spoons.

VENUE : February 13th (Fri) – 28th (Sat), 2009 at Gallery anima.

20160609133233-0003

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-1

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-2

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-3

Handicraft Seminar No.21 “Dry Lacquer Talks”

“Talk Session: Katsuji Kamata x Toshiyuki Kita”

VENUE : February 13th (Fri), 2009  18:00 – 19:00 at Gallery anima

Painting and overlaying multifold of lacquer over the linen base, Katsuji Kamata will talk with Toshiyuki Kita, whose involvement with Wajima is also lifelong, about these tedious processes of dry lacquer techniques, and also about the past, present and future of Wajima’s lacquer,

20160609133233-0004

Edo’s Seven Craftsman Exhibition

anima-SASAYAMA seminar, EVENT, EXHIBITION, LECTURE, SEMINAR, , , ,

As from the exhibition theme, we can virtually see how the Edo period people lived a rich lifestyle just by looking at their strong and lively modern works of a traditional crafts with long history.

VENUE : January 14th (Wed) – February 4th (Wed), 2009 at Gallery anima.
20160609133233-0004

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-1

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-2

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-3

 

Handicraft Seminar No.20 “Edo’s Takumi(Master Craftsman) Techniques”

“Talk Session: Tsuyoshi Isogai (Tortoiseshell) / Akira Iwasaki (Framer) / Tadayuki Okubo (Edo Glass Kiriko) / Eifu Kawamata (Wooden Casks) / Keiichi Nakamura (Tinsmith) x Toshiyuki Kita”

VENUE : January 14th (Wed), 2009 18:00 – 19:00 at Gallery anima

From the Koutou-ku Traditional Crafts Association’s members, traditional craftsman of tortoiseshell, framing, Edo glass kiriko, wooden casks and tinsmith will talk with designer Toshiyuki Kita on techniques of various traditional crafts.

20160609133233-0005

NUNO – kibiso Reiko Sudo Exhibition

anima-SASAYAMA seminar, EVENT, EXHIBITION, LECTURE, SEMINAR, , , ,

Ever since its start up from 1984, Reiko Sudo of NUNO has worked with traditional Japanese dyers from various parts of Japan, and there is a special textile that she is working on since 2007. Using “kibiso”, raw waste silk threads from cocoons. Textile made from kibiso is said to be high in moisture retention, ultraviolet absorbtion and antioxidation, and is used as skin care ingredient. In this exhibition, natural and ecological daily use goods made with kibiso are presented.

VENUE : December 8th (Mon) – 25th (Thu), 2008 at Gallery anima.
20160609133233-0005

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-1

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-2

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-3

Handicraft Seminar No.19 “Talking about Textiles”

“Talk Session: Reiko Sudo (Textile Designer) x Toshiyuki Kita”

VENUE : December 8th (Mon), 2008 18:00 – 19:00 at Gallery anima

Reiko Sudo, NUNO textile designer who creates attractive and appealing textiles will talk with the designer Toshiyuki Kita.

%e3%82%a2%e3%82%a4%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a3%e3%83%83%e3%83%81

GORO

2000-(WORKS), FURNITURE, PRODUCT, WORKS

A very practical and useful hanger stand when preparing for grooming to go out or to come home. Its hanger for trousers are designed to prevent slipping off, a tray to hold your coins, keys, mobiles, wrist watches and anything small. There is a hook behind the mirror post to hold your bag, and the two horizontal posts projecting from the mirror will hang on to your neckties and hats. The expandable stand will extend to hang long coats as well.

20160608115746-0004

VAGRIÉ – Kazuko Koyasu Exhibition

anima-SASAYAMA seminar, EVENT, EXHIBITION, LECTURE, SEMINAR, , , ,

Kazuko Koyasu’s bags are highly refined, beautiful form with functionality. Using only selected materials, cogitated ideas to the detail, they are truly original in design and timeless fashion.

VENUE : May 14th (Wed) – June 3rd (Tue), 2008 at Gallery anima.
20160608115746-0004

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-1

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-2

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-3

%e5%90%8d%e7%a7%b0%e6%9c%aa%e8%a8%ad%e5%ae%9a-4

Handicraft Seminar No.12 “Talking about Bags”

“Talk Session: Kazuko Koyasu x Toshiyuki Kita”

VENUE : May 14th (Wed), 2008 18:00 – 19:00 at Gallery anima

Kazuko Koyasu will talk with Toshiyuki Kita about her VAGRIÉ brand’s design concept, materials, etc.

003

SOAVO

2000-(WORKS), AWARDED, PRODUCT, WORKS

Aluminum die-cast is used around the speakers and the stand, and by creating a form that makes particular use of the woody texture, SOAVO is designed to match with interior furnishings and to enhance the image of high-quality sound.
The speakers and related equipment have a compact design with fine and detailed care given to achieve the delicate balance of high to low range tones, creating speakers for the ultimate sound lovers.

%e3%82%a2%e3%82%a4%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a3%e3%83%83%e3%83%81

HIDAJI

1990-(WORKS), TRADITIONAL CRAFT, WORKS

Surrounded by mountains, Takayama has been famous for its wooden architectures and woodcrafts which fostered many excellent craftsmen. In the Edo era, Takayama was the Shogunate demesne where Tea Ceremony flourished. Because its lacquer ware finishes resembled that of Seto ware (glazed pottery), it was called Shunkei lacquer ware. It’s beautiful colors and finishes were especially popular as tea ceremony ware. Since the 16th century, the natural soft textures and its delicate surface still shape many tableware and flower pots to this date. Around 1968, I had a privilege of coming across a 200 years old ancient beautiful Shunkei lacquer ware that looked so fresh as if it was finished only days ago.

%e3%82%a2%e3%82%a4%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a3%e3%83%83%e3%83%81

Armchair

1980-(WORKS), FURNITURE, WORKS

Product that arose from rethinking about the original characteristics of molded plywood and putting at the core of design “the good quality” that only unique materials displays. Conventionally, the artificial coldness of plywood processing should not go well with armchair designs, but with their high technology, it has shaped the molded plywood into a soft and very affable form.

%e3%82%a2%e3%82%a4%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a3%e3%83%83%e3%83%81

DUE

1980-(WORKS), FURNITURE, WORKS

A two-legged chair. By changing the structures and shapes of the hind leg, one is able to attain many expressions to suit the scene. Single pipe frame formation with single canvas sheet. Suspend with piano wires, or just simply lean it to a wall, or turn it into a systemized bench with multiple units.