「Recollection」 — 追想
Nature and Light — A Journey Through Colors That Linger in Memory
At this event "Recollection", IROHA showcases curated handcrafted pottery from 6 contemporary artists from Japan and offers visitors a sensory experience where the past intertwines with the future. The artistry of each piece captures the intimate dialogue between its creator and nature, encouraging visitors to reconnect with their own memories and reimagine new landscapes in their hearts reflecting the beauty of Japanese culture and nature. Most handcrafted pottery will be available for purchase, while few are exclusively made-to-order for restaurant use.
◇Date and time/venue 5/31, 6/1 / 2025
12:00pm-6:00pm
358 Broome Street New York, NY 10013
As a special addition, this event features an intimate culinary experience - ICHIJYU ISSAI with IROHA. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the essence of traditional Japanese dining through the timeless concept of ichijyu issai—a simple yet deeply meaningful meal of one soup and one dish. In collaboration between OGAWAGASHI, MISOMARU and Sorate, this curated meal includes handmade miso soup paired with freshly made onigiri, followed by a serving of matcha and exquisite wagashi (Japanese sweets). Each dish is served in vessels carefully selected by IROHA, emphasizing the Japanese aesthetic philosophy that food and its vessel together form a singular expression of art. This exclusive dining experience is available to a limited number of guests across several time slots during the event.
"Details regarding ticket sales will be shared in mid-May."
※Anyone can come to the exhibition held at the same venue.
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Nature and Light: A Journey Through Colors That Linger in Memory
On the street corners of New York, a collection of vessels infused with Japanese nature and culture comes together.
The works born from the hands of artisans are illuminated by light,reminiscent of landscapes that slip through the leaves, bringing back memories to us.
The colors that reflect the changing seasons accompany our lives, teaching us about the beauty found in our daily routines. This exhibition is a place to experience the breath of nature and connect past memories with future possibilities through vessels that accompany our lives. Each piece reflects the inner dialogue of its creator and nature, offering viewers an opportunity to revisit their own memories.
Through this exhibition, we explore how the beauty of nature and culture intertwine, creating enriching moments for each visitor as they reflect on the beauty of Japanese culture and nature, painting new landscapes in their hearts.
As a collaborative project that captures the essence of the seasons, we are pleased to present limited-edition wagashi (Japanese sweets) crafted by renowned artisan Phoebe from New York, inviting our guests to enjoy these exquisite sweets alongside beautifully curated vessels.
Participating Artists
Hiroki Oura
Born in Kobe in 1978. Began training in pottery in Yomitan Village, Okinawa at age 22.
Became independent in Hyogo Prefecture at age 27.
Has since focused on exhibition. Mr. Oura's artistic creations are built upon a unique technique that has been refined over time.
The process involved is astonishingly labor-intensive, characterized by meticulous work that allows for no compromise.
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, resembling sculptural forms more than simply tableware. Driven by a strong interest in the potter's wheel and texture, his works are crafted with a strong emphasis on their value as art pieces.
For colored works, pigments are mixed into a highly translucent lacquer, applied onto glass sheets, and once dried, the lacquer is peeled off, ground into powder, and used as "dry lacquer powder"—a material entirely derived from lacquer itself. Mr. Oura has continuously refined and evolved this technique up to the present day.
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Minako Sakurai
During university, he spent a year in France, where She worked in purchasing miscellaneous goods, product planning, and gallery planning.She then moved to the mountains of Nara and began making pottery. In 2013, She studied under Iga's Kimura Katada. In 2015, she became independent and started making pottery at his home in Nara.Nestled near the mountains, Ms. Sakurai lives and works in harmony with the changing seasons, embracing the gifts of nature in his daily life.Drawing inspiration from the natural world around him, he crafts exquisite pieces of tableware.Committed to sustainability, Ms. Sakurai minimizes waste by incorporating recycled glass into his creations. She also produces pieces dyed with materials sourced from the chestnut trees in his garden.Just as clothing changes with the seasons, the pottery he creates varies with the time of year, resulting in a diverse range of pieces.
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Hiroyuki Yabumoto
Born in Osaka in 1983. Graduated from the Faculty of Sociology at Ryukoku University in 2006. Started making pottery in Nara in 2009.Since then, he has held solo and group
exhibitions in various places. He is particular about the materials he uses, such as earth and ash, and the firing process, to create a natural look, and he creates pieces with original shapes. He is also focusing on the intricate and gorgeous Hana Mishima series, which uses Mishima-te techniques.
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Chiemi Mizutani
Studied pottery at a junior college in
Oita, worked at a pottery studio and pottery class, and opened a kiln in Fukuoka in 2019
She says that white has the power to embrace.
She feels that the vastness of the
world is also the charm of white. She creates with the hope that her work can bring joy and happiness to someone.
Shinichi Sugihara
Born in Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo
Prefecture in 1978.
Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural
Pottery Technical College in 2002.
Started making pottery at his
birthplace, Shoko Kiln.
His predecessor specialized in tea
ceremony pottery, and following that tradition, he mainly makes tableware for everyday use. He makes pottery using local materials and techniques, aiming to create tableware that is complete when food is served on it.
Atsushi Furumatsu
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1973
After graduating from university in 1996, he studied under ceramic artist Akira Yoshida
Independent in Minamiizu Town, Shizuoka
Prefecture in 2005
Completed a split-bamboo climbing kiln
in 2012 Since then, he has exhibited his works at solo exhibitions and special exhibitions.
