Overview of the Exhibition

Traditional Japanese wood craft techniques have been handed down from ancient times to the present day, and are also used in chests, boxes, and furniture around us. There are many wooden treasures in the famous Shoso-in, and delicate and splendid crafts that use rare materials generously and use the best of technology will delight our eyes.
In this exhibition, we will focus on such finest woodwork in Japan, and through the work of woodworker Kenji Suda, who has taken over the "skills" and "hearts", including the history of Japanese woodwork leading up to that point, Introducing the cutting-edge world of crafts that sublimated from traditional fingers to "woodwork art" which is a comprehensive art. In addition, behind the scenes of the production will be introduced, and the background that creates elaborate woodwork will be approached. Please take a look at the world of Kiyomasa crafts at the venue.

Period
From August 2 (Fri) to September 20, 2019 (Fri)
Venue
GALLERY A4 (Gallery Aquad)
〒1-1-1 Shinsuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0075 Takenaka Corporation 1F
Holding time
From 10:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 on the last day)
Closed days
Sunday and public holidays, August 10 (Sat)-August 18 (Sun)
Admission fee
Free of charge
Sponsorship
Takenaka Ikueikai
Co-sponsored
Gallery Aquewad
Planning
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Cooperation
Kanraku-cho, Gunma Prefecture, Japan Kogei Association
Contact
Gallery Acquad Secretariat http://www.a-quad.jp
Tel: 03-6660-6011
E-mail:[email protected]
Handbill A4 size / PDF format flyer can be downloaded. Flyer link (PDF file, about 1.6MB)
Major exhibits
Mikurajima Island Mulberry and Shikamore's small chest "Mulberry Road"
Mikurajima Island Mulberry and Shikamore's small chest "Mulberry Road"
"Afuchino Tana" on the second floor shelf of Kaede Wipe Urushi Kaname
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Tochifu lacquered box "Tsukigami"
Kaede box "Puriishi"
Venue photo
■Venue (video)
Profile
Kenji Suda (woodworking artist)
Born in 1954 as a wood craftsman who continued from his grandfather, Kuwatsuki Suda. From 1973, he studied under his father, Sosui Suda, and mastered finger craftsmanship. He learns lacquer art from his mother's grandfather. Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2010 and certified as an important Intangible Cultural Property "woodwork art" holder (living national treasure) in 2014. Currently, he has a workshop in Kanraku-cho, Gunma Prefecture. He also focuses on overseas cultural exchange, including workshops in New Zealand, Sweden, and Denmark.
Photo: ©Hiroaki Fukuda
Related events

■Gallery talk by Kenji Suda, a living national treasure
Mr. Suda will talk about the highlights of the work, as well as behind the scenes (tools, finishing materials, finger gestures, etc.) of production that he rarely hear.

Date and time
①Friday, August 2, 2019 14:00 to 15:00
②Friday, August 23, 2019 14:00 to 15:00
Tutor
Kenji Suda (woodworker, important Intangible Cultural Property "woodworker")
Venue
Gallery acquad
Participation fee
Free of charge
Capacity
20 people each time, no application required (first come, first served)

■Lecture "History and Works of Woodworking-From Fingers to Craft Artists-"
Following the history of woodworking, which develops from traditional fingertips to modern craftsmen, he talks about Kenji Suda's work, the characteristics of his work, and the current appearance of "Kogei".

Date and time
Friday, August 23, 2019 18:30-20:00
Tutor
Kazuko Koizumi (Chairman of Furniture Tools Indoor History)
Kenji Suda (woodworker, important Intangible Cultural Property "woodworker")
Venue
A Hall on the 2nd floor of the Tokyo Main Store, Takenaka Corporation
Participation fee
Free of charge
Capacity
100 people, advance application required (first come, first served)
Application
Please apply using the application form on the official website of Gallery Acwad (http://www.a-quad.jp).