First exhibition of Mio Kosaka's work
From Saturday, October 7th, at the Asakusa Kappabashi main store,
Held the "Enclosed Bubbles Glass Exhibition."
The works of glass artist Mio Kosaka from Shizuoka Prefecture have tiny bubbles trapped inside. Features transparent glass.
The store will feature vases and stemmed glasses, which have not been available until now.
Woven in many layers Wave pattern
The glass looks as if it is wrapped in white lace.
It is enveloped in a delicate striped pattern created by the flow of bubbles .
Bubbles so small they are invisible unless you get close The pattern,
Accurately The technique of drawing inside the glass is impressive.
The technique of putting baking soda into glass and causing it to foam is common and not uncommon, but there are not many works in which such a large number of uniformly sized bubbles are depicted as a pattern.
Inspired by Japanese wrapping culture
When he first started making glass, he learned Italian techniques.
Colored glass has been used extensively As for Mr. Kosaka, he gradually began to think about the color of the pottery. was.
Blending into the everyday landscape where glass is used
I want to express the "elegance" that is unique to Japan.
That feeling creates a delicate wave pattern in the foam. The result was a design that seems to encase and encase the object in glass.
Shapes and designs that shine in everyday life
It is beautiful just to be displayed in a room, but the piece really comes alive when used on a daily basis.
Persuasive design is technology or Not just the material
Kosaka's masterpiece makes you think of such things.
"Enclosed Bubbles in Glass"
The event will be held from Saturday, October 7th to Friday, October 27th.
Please take a look at it.
We look forward to your visit.
Mio Kosaka
Graduated from Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts, Faculty of Arts in 2004.
He has experience working in workshops around the country, including the Otaru Crafts Studio.
In 2014, he joined the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Craft Workshop.
Started researching bubble expression.
In 2015, he was selected for the Kanazawa City Crafts Exhibition and the Japan Craft Exhibition.
In 2016, the group began operations based in Hamamatsu City.
Received the Encouragement Award at the International Exhibition of Glass, Kanazawa 2016.
Participated in the 2020 American-Portuguese Art Fair.
