| Overview of the Exhibition |
Chinkin, which engraves patterns on the base of lacquer and rubs gold leaf and gold powder, is one of the traditional decorating techniques of lacquer crafts. Lacquer artist Aiko Ishimoto has established a new method called the colorful Fushishisai Sinking technique, making use of the traditional techniques of sinking gold.
In this exhibition, in addition to exhibiting works such as panel works, objects, and vessels that express scenes such as the Japan Alps using the technique of Fushi lacquer painting, videos that contain production tools and processes will be introduced.
Please enjoy the outstanding skills of Aiko Ishimoto who continues to pursue the hidden potential of lacquer.
| Period |
January 27, 2017 (Friday) - March 12, 2017 |
| Venue |
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Hall |
| Opening hours |
From 9:30 to 16:30 (entrance until 16:00) |
| Closed days |
Monday |
| Admission fee |
General 500 yen, Odaka student 300 yen, junior high school students and younger free, 200 yen for those aged 65 and over
※Including Permanent exhibition viewing fee |
| Sponsorship |
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum |
| Cooperation |
Urushi Kobo Ishimoto Tamasui, Kiso Kozenji Temple |
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| Profile |
 Aiko Ishimoto (lacquer artist, traditional craftsman)
Born in Nagano Prefecture. In 1972, he entered the lacquer industry. Creative activity at Urushi Kobo Ishimoto Tamamizu in 1977. Since 1987, he has been president of the lacquer art group Ai. He has solo exhibitions in various places and has been working as a Shinshu Monozukuri Meister to promote lacquer such as lectures and hands-on learning. Currently, he is a member of the Kofukai, a judge of the Nagano Prefectural Exhibition, and a councilor of the Shinshu Art Association. He is a member of the Shiojiri Cultural Property Deliberation Committee and a lecturer at Kiso High School of Lacquer Arts. |
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Related events
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［1］ Gallery talk by Aiko Ishimoto
To commemorate the holding of the "Aiko Ishimoto Lacquer Art Exhibition", Mr. Ishimoto himself will talk about the highlights of the work and the techniques of making Fushi lacquer paintings.
| Tutor |
Aiko Ishimoto (lacquer artist) |
| Date and time |
①January 27, 2017 (Friday), February 12, 2017 (Sunday)
All are from 13:30 to 14:10. |
| Meeting place |
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Hall |
| Capacity |
15 people each time (advance application system, lottery if there are many applicants) |
| Participation fee |
Free (admission fee required) |
| Application deadline |
①January 6, 2017 (Friday), 2017 (Friday) January 20, 2017 |
［2］ Skill and mind seminar experience "Confectionery dish made with lacquer sauce"
You will experience the delicate process of carving the surface of a 12.5 x 15cm lacquer confectionery plate with a sinking sword and drawing patterns.
| Tutor |
Aiko Ishimoto (lacquer artist) |
| Date and time |
Saturday, February 11, 2017
①From 10:00 to 12:00 (Open 9:30)
②From 14:00 to 16:00 (open at 13:30) |
| Venue |
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Workshop Room |
| Capacity |
15 people each time (advance application system, lottery if there are many applicants) |
| Targets |
4th grade elementary school students or older (in the case of elementary school students, accompanied by a guardian) |
| Participation fee |
4,000 yen (admission fee required separately) |
| Application deadline |
Friday, January 20 |
| How to apply for related events |
| Please apply by web mail or round-trip postcard. |
| Webmail |
［1］ Gallery talk by Aiko Ishimoto
①Click here for Friday, January 27, 2017
②Click here on February 12, 2017 (Sun)
［2］ Technique and Mind Seminar Experience "Confectionery Dish made with lacquer sinking" is here. |
| Round-trip postcard |
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