Left: Unknown author, bowl-shaped large basket, 1980s, madake bamboo (timber bamboo), rattan, urushi lacquer, 19.7 x 45.4 x 45.6 cm / Courtesy of Masamitsu Saito. Right: Unknown author, hanchiku bamboo (spotted bamboo) tray for sencha (green tea), ca. 1920s, hanchiku bamboo (spotted bamboo), 17 x 30.3 x 41 cm / Courtesy of Masamitsu Saito.
SHOP Taka Ishii Gallery 隆重宣佈將於2021年5月18日（二）至6月27日（日）期間，與燈屋（Akariya）合作舉辦由齊藤正光監督的「日本竹籠展」。
日本的竹籠製作技術自古至今世代相傳，是國內最古老的手工藝之一。除了為傳統佛教和茶道的儀式編織的花籠和放炭的竹籠外，竹工藝品直到現在仍編成竹傘、折扇和茶匙等用品。
竹籠的跨世紀發展也顯著地反映了亞洲地區，以至東西方之間的文化交流。儘管日本國內不同地區和派系各自建立了獨特的風格，然而展示出精湛技藝和擁有優雅型態的唐物（karamono）及中式竹籠風格仍是日本工匠在鎌倉時代（1186-1333年），室町時代（1333-1573年），以及江戶至明治時期（1868-1912年）等獲得創作靈感的重要來源。而自20世紀以來，籠師（kagoshi）著手現代化竹籠製作，化身為一種展現卓越技術和富個性的藝術形式，並透過在東京地區舉辦展覽來推廣作品。一些著名的展覽包括飯塚琅玕齋的眾多個展，以及二代田辺竹雲齋和多位大師參展的年度人間國寶展覽等。1985年，東京國立現代藝術博物館的工藝畫廊更舉辦了「現代竹工藝品」展覽，開展了竹藝的系統性學術研究。日本竹籠藝術贏得了國際支持，並遠超過了日本的國內需求。在美國和歐洲均保留了完整的日本竹籠藝術收藏，在國際間巡迴展覽。竹材堅韌又有彈性，充分體現了東方美，亦吸引了全球的藝術愛好者和收藏家關注，來自不同文化背景的觀眾皆可以直觀地領會和欣賞每件富精湛技藝和雕塑效果的作品。
SHOP Taka Ishii Gallery is pleased to announce “Japanese Bamboo Baskets”, an exhibition overseen by Masamitsu Saito and in cooperation with Akariya from May 18 – June 27, 2021.
Bamboo basket-making techniques of Japan is one of the oldest forms of craftsmanship passed between generations from the ancient times in the country. Apart from weaving as flower baskets and charcoal baskets for traditional Buddhist and tea ceremonies, bamboo crafts also take utilitarian forms of umbrellas, folding fans and teaspoons till today.
The development of bamboo basketry also remarkably presents cultural exchanges in Asia, as well as between the East and the West across centuries. Despite the establishments of authentic Japanese styles of different regions and schools, the karamono, or Chinese style has been an important source of inspiration for its delicate techniques and elegant forms for craftsmen in Japan during the Kamakura period (1186-1333), the Muromachi period (1333-1573), also in the late Edo to Meiji period (1868-1912). Since the 20th century, kagoshi, craftsmen who modernized baskets as an art form, promoted their works that show both technical excellence and individuality through exhibitions around the Tokyo areas. Before bamboo art was re-evaluated in scholastic research systems since the “Modern Bamboo Craft” exhibition at the Craft Gallery of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in 1985, some of the most renowned shows include Iizuka Rokansai’s multiple solos, and the annual Living National Treasures exhibitions featuring Tanabe Chikuunsai II among others. The art of Japanese basketry has won international support, outweighing the demands in Japan. Several comprehensive collections of Japanese bamboo craft are preserved in the United States and Europe and travelled internationally for exhibition. Art lovers and collectors across the world have a growing appreciation towards the beauty of the oriental material which is resilient, yet flexible. Audience of different backgrounds can intuitively perceive and enjoy the artistic essence and sculptural effects of each highly technical piece.
齊藤正光監督 「日本竹籠展」
“Japanese Bamboo Baskets” overseen by Masamitsu Saito
參展藝術家：齊藤正光 Masamitsu Saito
SHOP Taka Ishii Gallery
展覽日期：2021年5月18日至6月27日
Exhibition Date: 18.05 - 27.06.2021
開放時間：11:00 - 19:00 (逢星期一休息)
*參觀時間採預約制。請通過電話或網站進行登記。
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 19:00 (Closed on Monday)
*By appointment only, please register via telephone or website.
地址：香港灣仔進教圍寶豐大廈4A及4B號鋪
Address: Shops 4A & 4B, UG/F, Bo Fung Mansion, No.1 St. Francis Yard, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
(852) 3619 0011
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