FEATURED ARTISTS
Kei Eda
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Contemporary Metalwork Using Ancient Japanese Iron
Japanese pig iron is an iron processed in an ancient Japanese way by smelting iron sand with charcoal. Metalwork artist Kei Eda produces tea ceremony kettles and iron kettles using this Japanese pig iron. He also makes "Matsukasa (pine cone shaped) Wind Chimes" , which are the only wind chimes in Japan made from iron sand. The production method is passed down only from father to son, is strictly confidential, and cannot be shared with anyone. As Eda says, "I try to make artwork with modern designs using traditional techniques", his modern looking works of art are fascinating. He has received many awards at the Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition where the top metalwork artists in Japan gather, and is receiving much attention not only in Japan, but also from collectors overseas.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
The largest exhibition in Japan where the beauty and techniques of Japanese crafts gather. Introducing awarded ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, metalwork, wood and bamboo work, dolls, and other various works that have been strictly judged and selected.
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Ceramics Artists & Artworks Technique
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Textiles Artists & Artworks Technique
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Lacquerware Artists & Artworks Technique
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Metalwork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Wood and Bamboo Artists & Artworks Technique
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Dolls Artists & Artworks Technique
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Glasswork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Cloisonné enamel work Artists & Artworks Technique
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Kirikane Artists & Artworks Technique
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Hardstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Inkstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Sunagowork Artists & Artworks Technique
