| Overview of the Exhibition | Date: June 3, 2016 (Friday) - July 10, 2016 (Sunday) Venue Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Hall Opening hours from 9:30 to 16:30 (entrance until 16:00) Closed Monday Admission fee 500 yen for general, 300 yen for Odaka students, free for junior high school students and younger, 200 yen for those aged 65 and over ※Including Permanent exhibition viewing fee Sponsored by Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Cooperation in Kanraku-cho, Gunma Prefecture, Japan Kogei Association
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| Contents of the exhibition | Kenji Suda, a woodworker who builds a delicate and elegant style with "Kiyomasa" as a mark. Based on the fingering technique of fine processing wood to make boxes, furniture, furniture, furniture, furniture, etc., he also worked on inlaying (elephant cancer), wiping lacquer finish, metal fittings, etc. The modern modeling that incorporates unique Western materials is a great attraction. In this exhibition, we will focus on works of various genres such as small chests, boxes, furniture, etc., as well as behind the scenes of production of famous trees, tools, fingertips, finishing techniques, etc., and approach the background that creates elaborate woodwork. In addition, he introduces the history of Japanese woodwork from the pre-modern to the modern era, the story of the third generation of the woodworker, the Suda family over the rare tree `` Mulberry from Mikurajima '', and is concentrated on Suda's works and techniques. Unravel the elements of the history of Japanese crafts. Please enjoy the cutting-edge world of art crafts that sublimated from traditional handicrafts to "woodwork art", a comprehensive art. |
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| Profile |  Kenji Suda (woodworking artist)Born in 1954 (1954) to a woodworker who continued from his grandfather, Kuwatsuki Suda. He studied under his father, Sosui Suda in 1973 and mastered woodworking techniques. 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 "woodworking 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.
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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. 
"Technology and Mind" Seminar Following the history of woodwork, which develops from traditional handicrafts to modern craft artists, he talks about Kenji Suda's work, the characteristics of his work, and the current appearance of "Kogei".
Demonstration and Workshop From the anecdote of Nyodei Kobayashi, a master craftsman of the Matsue clan with superhuman skills, `` Sakeware that does not leak even a drop '', Mr. Suda will examine the technique and make an assembly-type basin that can be re-decomposed with participants. I will make it with you. 
※Postcards and e-mails will be sent out 10 days after the deadline.
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