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The Gallery by

The Gallery by SOIL is dedicated to presenting the art of lacquer from Asia.

It is probably the first gallery in Hong Kong which brings together lacquer masters and artists of diverse cultures, blending the traditional with the contemporary to showcase variety in the discipline.

Since 2012, SOIL has devoted most of our efforts and resources to the design and research of this art form.

Shippomon Kanshitsu Vessel - Nunomesuri

Shippomon Kanshitsu Vessel - Nunomesuri

Code: KT14

Artist: Kenji TOKI

Materials: Natural lacquer, hemp

Size: H13 x W32 x D32cm

Year: 2012

For me, who can design using software, using a computer is no different from adjusting and tuningURUSHI tools such as brushes, spatulas and whetstones as physical tools.

Whether it is a digital process or physical one is no longer an important issue in contemporary craftexpression. I really wonder who can draw a line between digital work and hand work as bothmethods are defined by your creativity.

Despite a strong interest in digital creativity which has huge possibilities and capability as a formfinding method, I will never abandon handwork. I cannot because craftsmanship certainly exists incraft, and also does so in digital creativity.

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