Information on the ceramic artist Takashi Ichikawa's exhibition "Return to the Roots: Thoughts on Imaginative Ethnic Tools 2023"
Next to the carpet of gold and green light, waiting for the rice harvest,
Like a firework
The red spider lilies are in full bloom at this time of year, and you can almost hear the sound of crackling sparks.
With the autumn equinox, the plants are starting to fade.
It feels like she is smiling in the gentle sunlight.
Autumn deepens in October
At Utsushiki, you can see tableware and tea ceremony utensils by ceramic artist Takashi Ichikawa .
We will be holding an event where you can enjoy wild herb tea made from autumnal trees and plants.
Wrapped in the gentle light of autumn
Please come and take a walk through the wild plants of Utsushiki.
Ceramicist Takashi Ichikawa Exhibition
Return to the origin: Thoughts on imaginary ethnic tools 2023
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023 – Monday, October 16, 2023
*Due to the irregular schedule, please check the details below before applying and visiting the store.
◯7th (Sat), 8th (Sun), 9th (Mon) Workshops and tea ceremonies will be held as part of the exhibition project.
*Visits are limited to customers who have made reservations for workshops and tea ceremonies.
◯10th (Tue), 11th (Wed) Store closed
◯12th (Thurs) - 15th (Sun) Exhibition and sales (Business hours 13:00-17:00)
*Reservations are required on the 12th and 13th only, and there is a limit on the number of items you can purchase.
If you would like to make a reservation on the 12th or 13th, please send an email to info@utusiki.com with the subject "Reservation for the 12th or 13th"
Please contact us with the following information in the text of your inquiry:
・Please choose from the following times: 13:00/14:00/15:00/16:00
•Number of people (each group will be worth 5 points)
Name
•Phone number where you can be contacted on the day
*Please use a different address as @ icloud.com is often classified as spam.
The clay is kneaded, shaped, and baked.
Pick plants, use fire and sunlight, and make tea.
I wanted to go back to the origins of my ceramics, which I have been working on.
I am also interested in the origins of tea, which are ethnic plant roasting.
These things are connected, and recently I have been pursuing fantasy ethnic paraphernalia.
In this solo exhibition at Utsushiki,
I recently put together some dishes that I had been using for roasting for a week.
Takashi Ichikawa
Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1967.
He built a kiln in Ibuki Town, Shiga Prefecture, and has held solo exhibitions throughout Japan and overseas.
We aim to create tableware that blends into the lives of those who use it.
He also made "tea carts" for carrying tea utensils into the fields and forests.
They hold unique tea ceremonies and spread the charm of tea.
Interview footage
Ceramicist Takashi Ichikawa Exhibition /VOL.1 "Ceramics"
Ceramicist Takashi Ichikawa Exhibition / VOL.2 "Fireworks"
Ceramicist Takashi Ichikawa Exhibition / VOL.3 "Fire from the Kiln"
For events in the coffee shop
He is friends with Takashi Ichikawa and has a connection to Utsushiki.
With Gendo Sawamura from "Wild Grass Space" and Hina Sawamura from "Nono Grass"
We will be hosting a two-day workshop and tea ceremony with Yoin .
October 7th (Sat) / 8th (Sun)
Nono Grass Workshop
Time: 12:00-14:30 (11:30 entry possible)
Price: 8,800 yen
Using various hearths and tea utensils by Takashi Ichikawa
Demonstration of how to make Soracha tea and
Walking around the Utsushiki Garden and picking herbs,
The power of fire and water,
I will tell you about the power of wild grass.
The fruit of the yun is wild, with the flowers of the grass.
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Nono Tea Ceremony
Time: 16:00-17:30 (Entry possible at 15:00)
Price: 5500 yen
Seasonal plants, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, etc.
Choose your favorite and make your own
It's a tea ceremony to make tea.
Walking around the Utsushiki garden, picking weeds,
Various hearths and tea utensils by Takashi Ichikawa,
Use the tools around
With the flowers of the yun fruit and the grass
◯How to apply
Please send the following information to yasousora@gmail.com
Please contact us
•Date of participation
Number of people
Names of all participants
•Phone number where you can be contacted on the day
10/9(Mon)
Fantasy Ethnic Tea Party
Takashi Ichikawa
Time: 13:00~ (12:30 entry allowed)
15:30~ (Entry possible at 15:00)
Cost: 5000 yen
◯10/9 How to apply for the Fantasy Tea Ceremony
Please contact us at info@utusiki.com with the subject "Fantasy Ethnic Tea Ceremony" and the following information in the body of the email:
•Date and time of your choice
Number of people
Names of all participants
•Phone number where you can be contacted on the day
*Please use a different address as @ icloud.com is often classified as spam.
It's the season when I imagine the sweet scent of osmanthus, which will soon be next.
We hope that you will have the opportunity to enjoy the ever-changing nature of the day.
