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Onishi Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in New York that presents works by artists from Japan and from other Asian nations. Founder Nana Onishi worked as a curator in Japan, Italy, and New York before launching the gallery in Chelsea in 2005. Onishi Gallery has fast become a favored venue for encountering contemporary art of visibly Asian roots. Its exhibitions span a diversity

of media, including new explorations in traditional art forms, as well as ambitious experimentation in new formats.

09/03/2024

Nakagawa Mamoru, b. 1947 (Living National Treasure)
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Nakagawa has been a seminal figure in revitalizing metal-inlay as an important genre of decorative arts in Japan since its decline during the Meiji Restoration period. He has enlivened the traditionally monotone realm of metal-casting with an unprecedented palette of colors. Since the zōgan technique is said to have originated from Turkey, the artist has traveled there on numerous occasions, following the Silk Road, the cultural crossroads of eastern and western Asia.
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Nakagawa Mamoru
Vase Plaid, 2017
Cast alloy of copper, silver, and tin with copper, silver and gold inlay
7 7/8 H × 12 5/8 W × 5 7/8 D
#工芸 #金工

08/13/2024

Hata Shunsai III, b. 1976
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Hata Shunsai III is a metal artist whose family has been rooted in Kanaya-machi for generations. Kanaya-machi is a district in Takaoka, a city in Toyama prefecture, which is steeped in history. This area of Japan has been well known for centuries for its exceptional metal ware crafts. Hata has carried on his family’s tradition of making teakettles, learning the craft by observing his father at work since his youth.
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Hata Shunsai III
Tea Kettle With Ship Design, 2018
Iron and copper
5 1/2 H x 10 1/4 W x 7 3/4 D in (14.2 x 26 x 19.6 cm)
#工芸 #金工

08/09/2024

Ito Sekisui V, b. 1941 (Living National Treasure)
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Itō is known for “Mumyoi”neriage ware characterized by delicate patterns and created by layering and patching clay of different reddish brown tones.
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Ito Sekisui V
Mumyoi Neriage Square Jar With Flower Patterns, 2017
Stoneware
9 7/8 H × 5 1/8 W × 5 1/8 D in (25.1 × 13 × 13 cm)
#工芸

08/06/2024

Akiko Noda (b. 1975) Lives and works in her home city Kyoto, Japan.
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Akiko Noda
Vessel of Yin-Yang - Full Moon (Gold), 2016
Glass, kiln work
1 3/4 x 5 1/2 in (4.4 x 14 cm)
© Akiko Noda
#工芸

08/02/2024

Hara Satoshi is a metalwork artist and professor at Kanazawa College of Art. He has a favorite word, “God is in the details.” He says that precise technique and expressiveness are the minimum requirements for craftsmanship, and the strength pf a work comes from the result of creating it by keeping every nerve in every part of the work.
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Hara Satoshi
Colorful Incense Container in Copper, 2022
Silver and copper
3⁄4 H × 3 1⁄8 D in (2 × 8 cm)
© Hara Satoshi
#工芸金工

07/12/2024

Utilizing a unique technique of stacking small iron chips and subjecting them to a firing process, Japanese artist Rusu Aki (.aki) skillfully manipulates the material to form a compelling spatial axis. This labor-intensive method emphasizes the natural processes of rusting and decay, which are integral to Rusu’s artistic practice. By embracing these temporal transformations, works like “Two Separate Routes” not only highlight the beauty of gradual change but also evoke a sense of transience and impermanence, resonating deeply with themes prevalent in traditional Japanese art and philosophy.
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Rusu Aki, “Two Separate Routes,” 2022 (detail).
Artwork © Rusu Aki. Photo © Onishi Gallery.
#留守玲 .aki

07/10/2024

An exhibition exploring the color blue in kōgei craft by Japanese artisans, titled “The Color of Blue in KOGEI,” is on view at Onishi Gallery, Chelsea, New York, through July 31.
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Introducing color into Kogei has been an exciting theme for artists, as the natural materials they use are inherently rich in a variety of Earth-given hues. Innovation is essential for some artists who seek to incorporate color in novel ways while preserving the traditional values of their work.
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Installation view, “The Color of Blue in KOGEI,” 2024, June 11–July 31, 2024, Onishi Gallery, New York.
Photo © Onishi Gallery.
#工芸 #青

07/09/2024

Tanaka Terukazu created “Stripe Patterned Box” in 1997. The work is a masterful example of exceptional kōgei craftsmanship in the category of metalwork. The oblong-shaped box features a smooth, central protrusion, giving it a unique, sculptural form. The surface is adorned with bold stripes in black, orange, and gold, creating a vibrant and dynamic pattern. The piece rests on four crafted feet, giving the work the illusion of hovering.
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Tanaka Terukazu, “Stripe Patterned Box,” 1997.
Artwork © Tanaka Terukazu. Photo © Onishi Gallery.
#田中輝和

07/03/2024

Candy Box “Seven Ants” was produced by the Japanese metalwork artist Katsura Morihito. Recognized for his mastery in ‘chokin’ (metal chasing), Morihito uses hammers and chisels to form a range of work, including sword fittings, knives, vessels, ornaments, and small accessories.
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The formative ‘chokin’ technique originated in mainland China during the Yayoi Period before it was adopted by Japanese artisans for crafting samurai sword fittings and Buddhist alter pieces. However, due to Japan’s Sword Abolishment Edict in the late 19th century, the technique is now primarily applied to ornaments and small accessories.
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Morihito’s Candy Body “Seven Ants” was most recently featured in Onishi Gallery’s “KOGEI and Art” exhibition from March 14 to May 24, 2024.
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Katsura Morihito, Candy Box “Seven Ants,” 2012.
Artwork © Katsura Morihito. Photo © Onishi Gallery.
#桂盛仁 .katsura

06/21/2024

Konno Tomoko’s “Prey” (2015) is featured in The Color of Blue in KOGEI at Onishi Gallery, Chelsea, New York, which opened on June 11.

For more than a decade, Konno Tomoko () has been creating organic, otherworldly forms from multi-colored marbleized porcelain. Her works often resemble tiny follicles, tiers of seed-like cells, and crisp scales, drawing inspiration from nature’s botanical and marine organisms. Contrasting with her usual vibrant palette, “Prey” is a monochromatic piece utilizing a bold black-and-white contrast.

Tomoko is among the young female artists that are developing Japanese ceramic arts. Her work is also presently on view in the exhibition “Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan,” curated by Janice Katz, Associate Curator of Japanese Art, at the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois.

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Konno Tomoko, “Prey,” 2015.
Artwork © Konno Tomoko. Photo © Onishi Gallery.

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06/19/2024

Tokuda Yasokichi IV’s “Saiyu Jar” (2010) is featured in “The Color of Blue in KOGEI,” at Onishi Gallery, Chelsea, New York, which opened on June 11.

Yasokichi is a fourth-generation artist, with the first Yasokichi having been born into a family of dyers. This familial background undoubtedly sparked the family’s enduring interest in the relationship between color, material, and form. Yasokichi IV is distinguished from her father and grandfathers by her feminine sensibility and a perceptibly soft and gentle approach to color. Tokuda Yasokichi IV’s “Saiyu Jar” exemplifies her restrained use of color to achieve a visual calmness, distinctly different from the vivid tones favored by her father, Tokuda Yasokichi III.

In 2011, Tokuda Yasokichi IV became a certified member of Nihon-Kōgei-Kai, the Japan Kōgei Association.

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Tokuda Yasokichi IV, “Saiyu Jar,” 2010.
Artwork © Tokuda Yasokichi IV. Photo © Onishi Gallery.

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#四代徳田八十吉

06/18/2024

Koshu Endo’s “Waves” (2017) and “The Moon and Clouds” (2018) are presently on view in the exhibition “The Color of Blue in KOGEI” at Onishi Gallery, Chelsea, New York.

Before beginning his career as an artist, Koshu Endo studied and graduated from the Department of Applied Chemistry from Waseda University, Tokyo, in pursuit of becoming a scientist. His enjoyment in experimenting and observing the daily course of life naturally brought him to photography. As Endo develops his body of work, he finds himself habitually drawn to natural scenery and celestial bodies.

“When I take a picture, I say to myself: ‘If you really pay attention to the things around you, you will find the beauty of the universe.’ The universe shows its unlimited beauty to anyone, at anytime. It gives us stars at night, skies at dawn and dusk, shiny light from the sun on the water’s surface, and flowers and insects alive beside the road. I believe the universe contains everything and its essence is just beautiful” (Koshu Endo, Quotation from “Gifts from The Universe”, 2007).

In the exhibition, the selected two Koshu Endo works join works by Inoue Manji (), Shomura Ken, Konno Tomoko, and others.

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Installation view, “The Color of Blue in KOGEI,” 2024, June 11–July 31, 2024, Onishi Gallery, New York. Artworks © Koshu Endo. Photo © Onishi Gallery.

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06/14/2024

“The Color of Blue in KOGEI”—a group exhibition of Japanese kōgei craft works that were produced with the color blue (or “ao,” 青)—opened at Onishi Gallery, Chelsea, New York on June 11. Visit us from 12 to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The selection of artworks includes those by Inoue Manji (), Tokuda Yasokichi IV (), Tokuda Yasokichi III, Shomura Ken, Konno Tomoko, and Suzuki Miki. Each of these Japanese artists have refined kōgei—reshaping traditional mediums and pioneering new forms. To learn more about the artworks, read about the exhibition on our website.

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Installation view, “The Color of Blue in KOGEI,” 2024, June 11–July 31, 2024, Onishi Gallery, New York. All artworks copyrighted. Photo © Onishi Gallery.

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#工芸 #青

06/12/2024

Color of Blue in KOGEI, June 11 - July 31, 2024
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Onishi Gallery is pleased to announce a new installation for the Summer, Color of Blue in KOGEI.
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Bringing colors in Kogei has been an exciting theme for Kogei artists as the materials they use are from nature and are already gifted with a variety of colors from the Earth. Invention plays a key role for some artists who strive to incorporate color in new ways while maintaining their works’ traditional values. Included in this exhibition are two porcelain pieces in vivid blue by Tokuda Yasokichi III who was a Living National Treasure and the most well-known Kutani ware artist of his time. In these pieces the suffusion of colors is achieved by his inventive coloration of vivid Kutani color glaze. In another piece where a famed Kogei artist works with blue, the amost transparent and greenish blue on his signature Hakuji porcelain represents a signal departure for Inoue Manji. Manji’s introduction of colors in his work wasn’t until later in his career, after having spent decades working in stark white. Another attractive blue color is by Suzuki Miki in his famous Blue Bizen ware. Unlike traditional Bizen in brown, Suzuki creates a new impression in this traditional stoneware by shifting to blue.
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Shomura Ken “Flower Vase with Blue Tint,” 2014
Porcelain
13 1/2 H × 7 1/4 D in (33 H × 18.4 D cm)
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06/07/2024

Kōgei in Color with Artist and Living National Treasure, Inoue Manji
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In the world of white porcelain, where “perfection” is required, Manji not only is known for his signature Hakuji, but also always challenging himself with new themes and different styles of work. Inoue Manji started introducing colors in his work in his 60s, since then his challenges with colors and designs continues to find new ways within the concept of pure.
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Inoue Manji, “Engraved Hakuji (White Porcelain) Flower-Patterned Vase with Green Glaze,” 2019.
Porcelain
13 ¾ H × 6 D in (35 × 15.5 cm)
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06/04/2024

Installation view from “Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan,” Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Yesterday (June 3rd) was the last day of this celebrated exhibition of art made by women in the field of ceramics. Onishi Gallery artist Konno Tomoko’s multicolored ceramic sculpture was included in this exhibition. “Liberation” is a sculpture with organic and tentacles like forms which are covered with tiny spikes in density. The artist draws inspirations from nature, the concept of birth and death and her studio time in Bali.
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Konno Tomoko (b. 1967), “Liberation”, 2022
Porcelain
h. 28 x w. 36 x d. 20 (71 x 91 x 51 cm)
© Konno Tomoko. Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz Collection
View at Art Institute of Chicago
#工芸 #練り込み

05/31/2024

Kōgei in Color with Artist and Creative Voice, Tokuda Yasokichi IV
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Tokuda Yasokichi IV succeeded her father, Tokuda Yasokichi III, a revered Kutani potter and a “Living National Treasure” artist. Tokuda inherited the techniques of their family style of Kutani porcelain production, that features saiyu glazing. Tokuda’s personal sensibility as a female artist lends her a unique perspective on the tradition that is reflected in her choices of color and interpretations of form. Tokuda is one of few female heads of a traditional potting lineage in Japan, due to those succeeding the family are most often male. It was a challenge to make a place for herself as head artist of the family tradition in a still male-dominated social structure, but Tokuda succeeded in defining her own signature style.
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Tokuda Yasokichi IV, “Saiyu Jar,” 2010.
Porcelain with yôsi (colored glaze)
h. 12 3/4 x dia. 9 3/4 in. (32.4 x 24.8 cm)
#徳田八十吉

05/28/2024

Kōgei in Color with Artist and Living National Treasure, Tokuda Yasokichi III
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As the warmer months of spring and summer bring a brighter palette to the natural world, we look to celebrate this seasonal shift through the vivid artistry of Living National Treasure Tokuda Yasokichi III. Renowned for his innovative saiyu glaze technique, derived from traditional Kutani colored glaze enamels, Yasokichi III masterfully blended delicate shading and beautiful color contrasts.
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This curated selection of three kōgei pieces highlights his exceptional use of color, featuring radiant blues complemented by accents of turquoise. Each piece captures the essence of spring and summer in color.
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Tokuda Yasokichi III, “Jar with Wave Pattern,” 2005.
Porcelain with vivid yôsi (colored glaze)
12 H × 10 D in (30.5 H × 25.5 D cm)
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Tokuda Yasokichi III, “Flower Vase,” 2005.
Porcelain with vivid yôsi (colored glaze)
10 1/2 H × 5 1/4 D in (26.7 H × 14.6 D cm)
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Tokuda Yasokichi III, “Incense Burner with Chamfering,” 2005.
Porcelain with vivid yôsi (colored glaze)
6 H × 5 3/4 D in (15.3 H × 14.6 D cm)
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Five works by Tokuda Yasokichi III are presently in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Other public collections include the British Museum in London and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo.
#徳田八十吉

05/24/2024

Iede Takahiro, “Container Kotodama,” 2018
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Born in Fukui Prefecture in 1962, Iede Takahiro is one of Japan’s leading Contemporary metal artists due to his innovative metal-weaving techniques. Iede draws inspiration from traditional Japanese bamboo basketry and weaves together colorful strips of rigid metals. He first heats and hammers each strip, then crimps it along its length to conform them, and painstakingly weaves the strips together starting at the center. In 2016, Iede received the Medal of Purple Ribbon for Artistic Achievement from the Japanese government.
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Iede Takahiro (b. 1962)
Container Kotodama (The Spirit of Language), 2018
Metal weaving of shakudo, shibuichi, and silver
h. 7 1/4 x dia. 9 7/8 in. (18.5 × 25 cm)
#工芸 #金工

05/21/2024

Sako Ryuhei, “Hexagonal Silver Tea Caddy,” 2022.

Metal artist Sako Ryuhei was born in Okayama, a southern prefecture well-known for their Bizen pottery and sword crafts. Ryuhei began his studies in metal at Hiroshima City University with the initial interest to learn to weld metal and become a mechanic. However, his direction towards art began after he visited the Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art and viewed an exhibited mokume-gane vase by Living National Treasure Nobuo Tamagawa. Thereafter, Ryuhei began learning the demanding metalwork techniques of mokume-gane.

Though mokume-gane is a large focus of Sako Ryuhei’s work, he continues to create other masterful works in metal. Pictured above is one of many Silver Tea Caddies the artist has created using geometric designs to alter the physical surface of the work.

Sako Ryuhei, “Hexagonal Silver Tea Caddy,” 2022.
Silver
0.0 H × 0.0 W × 0.0 D in (7.5 H × 5.9 W × 5.5 D cm)

05/17/2024

Last night’s event at Onishi Gallery: Gallery Talk with Daniella Ohad, Ph.D.
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In celebration of the launch of KOGEI USA, a US non-profit organization with the mission to promote creativity and heritage of Japan’s world-famous KOGEI, Onishi Gallery welcomed Daniella Ohad to give a talk on the subject of KOGEI: Japanese Design and Craft.
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Daniella Ohad is a design historian, connoisseur, educator, and writer, whose focus has been modern design and contemporary design, interiors, collecting, and architecture. She has taught in some of the world’s leading academic institutions, has presented worldwide in conferences, events, and symposiums, and advised museums and private collectors. Daniella’s publications and media appearances have helped to raise awareness of the significance of design culture, and to expose some of the best talents in the field. In recent years, she has become an enthusiast and supporter of Japanese Kogei
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Sako Ryuhei
Mokume-gane
UchidashiVase, 2020
Silver, copper,shakudo, shibuichi, and kuromido
7H×5⅛D in (18×13.1cm)
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SakoRyuhei
Mokum-egane
Flower Tea Container, 2022
Silver, copper, shibuichi,andkuromido
3H×3¼D in (7.7×8.3cm)
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05/13/2024

KOGEI: Japanese Design and Craft with Daniella Ohad, Ph.D
Thursday May 16, 2024
Closing Reception: 6-8pm
Gallery Talk: 6:30-7pm
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Onishi Gallery invites you to celebrate the official launch of KOGEI USA at our NYC Gallery, 521 West 26th Street, on Thursday May 16th, 6-8pm. At this reception, we are welcoming Daniella Ohad PhD, Design Historian and Connoisseur to give a talk on the subject of KOGEI: Japanese Design and Craft. The talk will begin at 6:30pm
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05/10/2024

Hara Satoshi , “Colorful Tea Caddy 10,” 2022
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Satoshi Hara, a metal artist, was born in 1962 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.Agraduate of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, he has beenteachingat Kanazawa College of Art since 2003. His work has been exhibited at the21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa and at the National Museumof Denmark.
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Hara Satoshi (b. 1962)
Colorful Tea Caddy 10, 2022
Silver and copper 2 3⁄4 H × 2 3⁄4 D in (7 × 7 cm)
#金工 #工芸

05/07/2024

Tamagawa Norio, “Mokume-gane Flower Vase,” 2023
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After the demand for sword-work decreased in the late 19th century, craftsmen who practiced mokume-gane turned their attention to other objects. Tamagawa Norio is famous for his ongoing contributions of handmade mokume-gane bowls and vases. In the present day, the techniques mastered by Living National Treasures, such as Tamagawa, have since inspired other forms of Japanese metalworks for example jewelry-making.
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Tamagawa Norio (b. 1942)
Mokume-gane Flower Vase, 2023
Hammered silver, copper and shakudo
5 7/8 H × 5 1/2 D in. (15 H × 14 D cm.)
#玉川宣夫 #金工 #工芸

05/03/2024

Tamagawa Norio, “Mokume-gane Covered Jar 028,” 1991
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Mokume-gane, translating to “wood eye metal” or “wood grain metal” in English, is the process by which various metals and alloys are layered against one another.
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“ All things are accomplished through perseverance. Beautiful speckled patterns of mokume-gane. In pursuit of this original beauty, a block of layered metal requires simply to be endlessly hammered. Relentless physical strength, concentration, and force of will. In the end however, these previous patterns are merely secondary. The true joy for the artisan is in the personal struggle with metal itself.” - Tamagawa Norio
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TAMAGAWA Norio (b. 1942)
Mokume-gane Covered Jar 028, 1991
Hammered silver, copper and shakudo
(alloy-copper, gold)
h. 6 x dia. 7 in. (15 x 18 cm)
#玉川宣夫 #金工 #工芸

04/30/2024

Tamagawa Norio, “Mokume-gane Vase 654,” 2013.
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Tamagawa Norio’s expertise in the art of metalwork is exemplified through the intricate wood-grain patterns adorning the surface of this vase. Utilizing the ancient mokume-gane technique, Tamagawa Norio skillfully layers various metals such as copper, silver, and gold, applying heat and pressure to laminate them into a harmonious and decorative facade reminiscent of natural wood grain. The vase stands as a testament to Tamagawa Norio’s unparalleled craftsmanship, showcasing his ability to transform raw metals into exquisite work.
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In 2010, Tamagawa Norio was designated a Living National Treasure for his distinguished hammering (tankin) technique. He was born in Niigata Prefecture into a family of copperware masters, and from 1963 to 1965 he apprenticed in Toyko with Sekiya Shirō (1907–1994), a Living National Treasure. Wood-grain metal (mokume-gane) is a multi-alloy laminate with distinctive layered patterns, which often resembles the grain of wood or the look of marble.
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Tamagawa Norio (b. 1942)
“Mokume-gane Vase 654,” 2013
Hammered silver, copper, and shakudo
7½ H × 6¾ D in (19 × 17 cm)
#玉川宣夫 #金工 #工芸

04/26/2024

Tanaka Terukazu, “Two Tone Box 02,” 2008.
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Tanaka Terukazu, born and raised in Tokyo’s Taninaka district, is a distinguished artisan celebrated for his mastery in Japanese metalwork. Graduating from the Metal Crafts Department of Tokyo Metropolitan Crafts High School in 1964, Tanaka’s craft was honed under the guidance of his father, a seasoned metalsmith. Renowned for his skillful fusion of gold, silver, and copper alloys, his works are characterized by intricate forms and luminous surfaces.
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Beyond its historical roots, Japanese metalwork has emerged as a dynamic art form, offering a myriad of contemporary applications ranging from functional items to decorative pieces. At the heart of this resurgence lie the gōkin (合金), or “five metals” – gold, silver, copper, tin, and iron – expertly combined into alloys to achieve unique visual and tactile effects. Through meticulous techniques such as hammering and chasing, modern artisans like Tanaka Terukazu breathe new life into metal, creating works that seamlessly blend tradition with innovation. This fusion of ancient craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities continues to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying Japanese metalwork’s enduring relevance in today’s artistic landscape.
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Tanaka Terukazu (b.1945)
“Two Tone Box 02” 2008
Copper, shakudo, and silver.
4 H × 6 W × 4 ¾ D in (10 × 15 × 12 cm)
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04/23/2024

Tanaka Terukazu (b. 1945) In 2018, Tanaka was selected as the second artist in residence in Japanese Metalwork Design at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art after Living National Treasure artist, Osumi Yukie was selected to be the first recipient of this residency in 2015.
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In the contemporary world, due to a rising demand and appreciation for hand-crafted Japanese items as a result of globalization, metalwork has been revitalized as a distinct form of modern art.
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TANAKA Terukazu
Stripe Patterned Box in Red and Black, 2009
Copper, shakudo, gold, and silver
4 ¾ H × 6 ¾ W × 6 ¾ D in (12 × 17 × 17 cm)
#金工 #工芸

04/19/2024

Japan is home to a rich history of metalwork techniques and traditions. Archaeologists have traced the origins of metalwork in the country to the Yayoi period (300 BCE - 300 CE), during which metal was used for various practical purposes such as sword-smithing and toolmaking.
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The son of a metalsmith, Tanaka trained with his father and at the Tokyo Metropolitan Crafts High School. Tanaka is known for his mastery of fusing gold, silver, and copper alloys in his signature forms and luminous surfaces.
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TANAKA Terukazu (b. 1945)
Stripe Patterned box, 1997
Copper, shakudo (alloy-copper, gold) and shibuichi (alloy-copper, silver)
h. 8 x w.10 1/2 x d.18 1/2 in. (21 x 25.5 x 47 cm)
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Yosh*ta Minori, b. 1932 (Living National Treasure) Yosh*ta Minori, “Vase with Peony and Sarasa Patterns,”2016 Porcelain with gold underglaze 10 H × 5 1/4 in (25 × 13.5 cm) Artwork © Yosh*ta Minori. Video: Luce Lopez #kogei #工芸 #porcelain #NewYork #Clay #Yosh*taMinori

Suzuki Miki, b. 1970 Suzuki Miki, “Blue Bizen Box with White Clay Patterns,” 2014 Stoneware 2 3/4 H × 3 1/2 D in (7 H × 9 D cm) Artwork © Suzuki Miki Video: Nathaly Garcia #工芸 #kogei #Ceramic #Bizen #NewYork #SuzukiMiki

Iede Takahiro, b. 1962 Iede Takahiro, “Vessel - Hibiki (Resonance),” 2018 Metal weaving of shakudo, shibuichi, and silver 9 1/2 H × 9 W × 9 1/4 D in (24 × 23 × 23.5 cm) Artwork © Iede Takahiro. Video: Emily Quintero #kogei #工芸 #Metalwork #金工 #IedeTakahiro #NewYork

Hagino Noriko, b. 1949 Hagino Noriko, “Uchidashi Silver Water Jar 03,” 2022 Silver 6 5/8 H × 6 7/8 D in ( 17 × 17.5 cm) Artwork © Hagino Noriko. Video: Nathaly Garcia #kogei #工芸 #Metalwork #金工 #HaginoNoriko #NewYork

Iede Takahiro, b. 1962 This precious incense container shows the intricate pattern of Iede’s innovative metal-weaving technique on the top part. Iede draws inspiration from traditional Japanese bamboo basketry and weaves together colorful strips of rigid metals. Iede Takahiro, “Incense Container Akane (Glow),” 2018 Metal weaving of shakudo, Shibushi, and silver 1 H x 2 4/5 W x 2 4/5 D in (2.5 x 7 x 7 cm) Video: Emily Quintero #Kogei #工芸 #Metalwork 金工 #IedeTakahiro #NewYork

Konno Tomoko, b. 1967, “Prey,” 2015. Artwork: Konno Tomoko (@arttomoko) Prey, 2015. Stoneware with nerikomi 26 H × 8 D in (51 × 19.5 cm) © Konno Tomoko Video: Nathaly Garcia #KonnoTomoko #今野朋子 #Nerikomi #NewYork Music: Yume Utsutsu by Lamp

Currently on view at Onishi Gallery, two exhibitions in celebration of Asia Week NY. INOUE MANJI / David Stanley Hewett • KOGEI and Art. ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ Asia Week NY 2024 March 14-22 ▫️ Exhibition I INOUE MANJI / DAVID STANLEY HEWETT Exhibittion II KOGEI and Art ▫️ Onishi Gallery, 521 W 26th Street, Lower Level, NYC ▫️ Video: Captured By Tymel . . . . . . . . #japaneseart #japan #kogei #ceramic #goldleaf #工芸 #arita

In celebration of Asia Week New York 2024, Onishi Gallery in collaboration with KOGEI USA, a non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of Japan’s world-famous KOGEI (art crafts) is proud to announce its next exhibitions “Inoue Manji / David Stanley Hewett.” The exhibitions will be held at 521 W 26th Street, Lower Level, NYC and online. ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ Asia Week NY 2024 March 14-22 ▫️ Exhibition I INOUE MANJI / DAVID STANLEY HEWETT Exhibittion II KOGEI and Art ▫️ Onishi Gallery, 521 W 26th Street, Lower Level, NYC ▫️ Video: Captured By Tymel . . . . . . . . #japaneseart #japan #kogei #ceramic #goldleaf #工芸 #arita

Our ‘Eternal Beauty of Metal’ Japanese Metalwork Exhibition is now up on our viewing room at onishigallery.com ▫️ Sift through our incredible range of leading figures in the field, including nine artists designated “Living National Treasures”, hear from Monika Bincsik (Diane & Arthur Abbey Associate Curator for Japanese Decorative Arts) on our Metalwork Exhibition at the Met & read on each unique artist alongside high quality images of their work in detail ✨ . . . #JapaneseContemporaryArt #OnishiGallery #LivingNationalTreasures #MetalWork #TheMet #JapaneseHistory #ArtTechnique

Onishi Gallery’s Japanese Metalwork Exhibition at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. For full video: https://vimeo.com/584604464 ▫️ Onishi Gallery helped the @metmuseum organize a Japan Metalwork Exhibition (March 8, 2021-April 24, 2022). This exhibition is included in “Japan: a History of Style,” a part of the Museum’s 150 year celebration program. ▫️ Thank you Monika Bincsik (Diane and Arthur Abbey Associate Curator for Japanese Decorative Arts) for the historical analysis of this exhibition. • Thank you to Digital Garage Group Hayashi Kaoru who sponsored the exhibit. - Video Credit: Daydream Productions. . . . #MetropolitanMuseumOfArt #MET #MetalWork #LivingNationalTreasures #JapaneseArt #ArtCuration #Shakudo #Inlay #Porcelain #ArtTechnique #AsiaWeekNY #JapaneseHistory