Koji Takuma × Takeshi Tsujino
Exhibition
MIN GALLERY will be holding a two-person exhibition by precious stone sculptor Koji Takuma and glass artist Tsuyoshi Tsujino. Although they use crystal and glass, which are seemingly different materials, this exhibition is a wonderful intersection of the ideas and techniques of each artist.
Koji Takuma sculpts quartz, a hard and transparent material, to create a sense of stillness as well as a strong sense of tension in the viewer, and to convey a story hidden within the material.
On the other hand, Tsuyoshi Tsujino transforms even accidental elements such as air bubbles and distortions in glass into aesthetic expressions, further bringing out the natural beauty of the glass itself.
Through their deep understanding of materials and their inquisitiveness in the shaping process, both artists are able to transcend mere physical beauty and breathe life into their works.
We hope you will take this opportunity to visit our gallery.
Koji Takuma × Takeshi Tsujino Exhibition
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Sunday, March 30
Closed: 24th (Mon), 25th (Tue), 26th (Wed)
Address: 2F, 3-5-6 Takaban, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 12:00 - 18:00 (*17:00 on the last day)
● Reception Party
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
11:00-17:00 Anyone is welcome to visit the gallery.
17:00~20:00 Participants only (by invitation only)
●Artist present
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:00-20:00 (both artists)
Thursday, March 20, 2025 (National Holiday) 12:00-17:00 (Takuma Koji) / 12:00-15:00 (Tsujino Tsuyoshi)
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Precious stone sculptor Koji Takuma
Born in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. He fuses traditional techniques handed down from ancient times with modern sensibilities to create works that bring out the individuality of stone to the fullest. His works are characterized by delicate and sophisticated beauty of form, and he continues to challenge himself to create expressions that go beyond the boundaries of traditional crafts.
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Glass artist Takeshi Tsujino
Born in Osaka Prefecture. After graduating from a design college in Osaka, he went to the United States and studied glassblowing at various schools and studios, including the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. After returning to Japan, he founded the studio " fresco " in Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture in 2001. In 2022 , he will open a new studio, " cavo ," in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. He is known both in Japan and abroad as an artist who creates glass works with overwhelming worldviews.
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