Current Exhibition
New Year Exclusive: An Artistic Feast
2025.01.03 - 2025.01.26
As the new year begins, Touch Ceramics presents new works from six artists, showcasing ceramics, metalwork, and clear Ryukyu shells, all reflecting unique creativity and exquisite craftsmanship! In this hopeful season, let us immerse ourselves in these artistic treasures, wishing to bring fresh vitality and endless possibilities for the new year, and experience the beauty and blessings they offer—truly an artistic feast.
Featuring Six Artists:
Kiyono Touma recreates the luminous shell sake cups used by nobles a thousand years ago, sculpted from unique clear Ryukyu shells. Each cup is meticulously polished for over two months, exhibiting a captivating, dreamlike sheen, reminiscent of the deep colors of the ocean interwoven with shimmering moonlight.
Yukifumi Tada breaks the mold of traditional “Kutani Go-sai” pottery, winning multiple awards in Japanese traditional crafts and ceramics. His hand-painted geometric patterns in gold and silver are breathtakingly intricate and luxurious.
Known as the "architect of clay," WU Wei Cheng presents his first coffee cup series, combining textured clay blocks with sleek metal lines. His work exudes a robust yet delicate strength.
Yusuke Kamikubo embraces his whimsical style with the latest discoveries from the beloved ceramic robots Talkie and Shuky, showcasing their leisurely and adventurous lives on a "deserted island," giving us a glimpse into a delightful little world.
Koutarou Uranaka integrates seasonal imagery—such as wind and snow, forests, and blooming flowers—into his pieces, using metal as a medium to transcend physical forms.
Sayaka Shingu draws inspiration from the flora and fauna of nature, employing a palette of silver, black, and gray that exudes an otherworldly energy and vibrant life, evoking the serene moment of flowers wilting and transitioning to new life.
Let us look forward to this New Year’s artistic feast, experiencing the stories and emotions conveyed by each piece. Wishing everyone joy and peace in the coming year!
