Flame Painting" single-flower vase. ©Kyoji Takahashi
Among photographers, many of whom are unique, he has been called a lone superstar, radiating an exceptionally strong personality.Kyoji TakahashiMr. . His dramatic style and his attitude of distancing himself from the commercial mass media have attracted sympathy and a devoted following. Recently, he has been working on drawings as well as photographs, and his creativity has been very active.
On the other hand, the late Tsuneo Narui, a potter from Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, still has many fans for his unique style and rich spirituality. Through a chance encounter with his successor, Koh Narui, Kyoji Takahashi took charge of painting ceramics for the first time, and his first collection of about 80 pieces was completed at the end of last year.
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"It is a fresh finish with more playfulness and wit than Takahashi's previous works. However, behind the seemingly unrestrained brush strokes, a cool, calculated eye is hidden, which is unmistakably Takahashi. The unpredictable co-creation with the flames seems to give the work an inevitable reality. Takahashi says, "I did not create this work alone. It is a painting that I drew with the flames, a "flame painting (hibi)."
These fascinating vessels that tell such a story will be sold exclusively at the select store "HOEK" in Harajuku from January 18.
The store is located on the top floor of a four-story vintage condominium, which Takahashi says, "I liked the stairway approach to the store and the large tree that can be seen from the window. Although the store is compact, the tableware in the space, which shows the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Oi's love for things and good taste, looks even more vibrant. The store also sells Takahashi's new original prints, drawings, and photo books.
Flame Painting" mug ©Kentaro Kase
Flame Painting" round plate ©luka
. You will also see photographs taken by two up-and-coming photographers. One is a photographer who has written several books, including "Dad, Are You OK? Diary" and other books.Kentaro KaseMs. Kayla , another leading young model and photographer, and Mr.ceramics with a blue pattern on a white backgroundMr. . You can also enjoy the co-creation of a newly born vessel and a young photographer.
Cooking is sure to be more enjoyable when the table is decorated with plates like these, which are decorated with Kyoji Takahashi's sense of color.
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HOEK
Address: 406 Suzuki Mansion, 5-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6805-0146
Release date: January 18 (Friday)
Price: ¥1,200 (bean plate) - ¥6,000 + tax (square plate)
http://www.hoek.jp
*Some of the products are also available on the above website.