Glass art artist Sento Nishinaka, fifth generation Heizo Mura, announces his successor commemorative work “Tatsumura Glass
Succession”
*Nishinaka Yukito Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 2, 2024
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Glass art artist Sento Nishinaka, fifth generation Heizo Mura, announces his successor commemorative work “Tatsumura Glass
Succession”
*10 new works will be announced at the “Tatsumura Heizo God Succession Commemoration Exhibition” (held from August 28th (Wednesday) at Takashimaya stores (Nihonbashi, Shinjuku, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto)) * Yotsugi large plate “Enbun Byakko”, diameter approx. 39cm, from the first generation “Enbun Byakko Nishiki”
* Chito Nishinaka, one of Japan’s leading glass artists, has created a new beauty to celebrate the succession of the name of the fifth generation, Heizo Mura. *
* With the theme of “Dynamic Dynamics of Japan, Liberation of Japanese”, we will be announcing 10 “Tatsumura Glass Yotsugi” pieces that incorporate the weaving patterns of successive Heizo Tatsumura artists. *
Nishinaka Sennin’s “Yobitsugi”
“Glass Yobitsugi”
is a glass art uniquely created by Sento Nishinaka, based on the aesthetic sense of kintsugi, which sublimates imperfections into charms.
Seeing the cracks in glass as a symbol of limited life, he expresses the sparkle and rebirth of life by breaking the pieces himself and reconnecting them.
This unique style, which combines tradition and innovation, is famous at the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK It has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally, and is included in the collections of some of the world’s leading museums.
Tatsumura Art Textiles
⿓Mura Art Textile
is a long-established workshop known for elevating the traditional Japanese craft of weaving to the level of art. Founded in 1894 (Meiji 27) by Heizo Tatsumura I in Nishijin, Kyoto, since then, with his unique sense of beauty and advanced technology, he has created numerous masterpieces and valued textiles not just as crafts but as works of art. We established the concept of “art textiles.” While thoroughly researching and restoring ancient fissures, he also produces many original works that incorporate modern sensibilities, and his approach has earned him acclaim as works of art worthy of cultural heritage.
Representative Director and President Iku Tatsumura has succeeded to the name Heizo Tatsumura, the fifth generation.
Yokotsugi “Zuiun” Height 33.5cm From the new work by the fifth generation “Zuiun Reiho Nishiki”
Yotsugi “Ayaha” Height 33.5cm From the first generation “Tama no Ayaha Nishiki” Yotsugugi cup “Treasury”, caliber 13.5cm, from Godai’s new work “Juhonishiki”
Continuous bowl “Shen Yun”, caliber 13.2cm, from the second generation “Shen Yun Pine Tree”
Yotsugi tea caddy “Houzushi”, height approx. 8cm, lid: Kyoto lacquer, Miki Moyotetsu/cover: Keiko Tada, from the 5th generation’s new work “Juhonishiki”
Yotsugi tea caddy “Shen Yun”, height approx. 8cm, lid: Kyoto lacquer, Miki Moetsu/Ishikari: Keiko Tada, 2nd generation, from “Shen Yun Pine Tree”
Yotsugi platter “Giyaman Makzu”, diameter approx. 39cm, from Goda’s new work “Sai glaze phoenix nishiki”
Yotsugi large plate “Enbun Byakko”, diameter approx. 39cm, from the first generation “Enbun Byakko Nishiki”
Passing plate “Giyaman Shinkuzu”, diameter approx. 25cm, from Goda’s new work “Sai glaze phoenix nishiki”
Passing plate “Enbun Byakko” diameter approx. 27cm From the first generation “Enbun Byakko Nishiki”
Mr. Iku Tatsumura (center) participating in the production May 2024 Yukito Nishina GLASS STUDIO
Exchange between Tatsumura Textiles and Sento Nishinaka
* 1. Meeting with the fourth generation Mr. Heizo Mura (May 2013) * Nishinaka Sento’s encounter with Tatsumura Textiles began in May 2013 at the “120th Anniversary of Founding -” held at Yokohama
Takashimaya.
⿓The opportunity was the exhibition “Weaving Time” by Kurahira Murahira. At the same time, the fourth generation Mr. Heizo came to the Nishinaka Sennin Exhibition held at the Art Gallery and was able to see Nishinaka’s works in person. At that time, Nishinaka asked, “Isn’t it amazing that you can create a three-dimensional object inside an obi?” to which Mr. Heizo IV replied, “If it’s 1
millimeter, it’s three-dimensional, and if it’s 1 micron, is it flat?” These words had a great influence on Nishinaka’s creations. The relationship began with the fourth generation Mr. Heizo’s interest in glass works and his sympathy for Nishinaka’s expression.
* 2. Talk session with the fourth generation (June 2015, Nihonbashi Takashimaya) *
In June 2015, a talk session with Mr. Heizo IV was held at the Nishinaka Senjin Exhibition held at Nihonbashi Takashimaya. Mr. Tatsumura’s work, which explores the fusion of textiles and glass, was exhibited, including collaboration with Baccarat and weaving cut glass designs into textiles. This session was a valuable opportunity to see innovations in tradition, and it impressed many visitors.
Fourth generation Heizo Tatsumura (center) and Chito Nishinaka (right) Nihonbashi Takashimaya Art Gallery June 2015
* 3. Birth of Yokitsugu Tatsumura (May 2020) *
With the cooperation of the fourth generation Mr. Heizo, Nishinaka created bags and gauze for “Tatsumura Yotsugi” that inherit the fragments of ⿓mura’s art textiles and breathe new life into them. These works are a fusion of traditional techniques and Nishinaka’s original expression, and represent a challenge and respect for the beauty that has been passed down.
Shishitori Prince + Shigami Buncho Madaranishiki
Dragon phoenix and tiger pattern brocade + Rikyu danshi Mibu-dera temple + Ryoka pattern brocade
Cooperation: Fuji Kobo
* 4. Talk session with Mr. Godai Heizo Mura (March 2024, Takashimaya, Kyoto) * In March 2024, a talk session with Godai Heizo was held at the Nishinaka Senjin Exhibition held at Takashimaya in Kyoto. The theme is “Loved beyond the times”
From avant-garde to tradition.” The venue was so crowded that there was only standing room, and many visitors listened to Godai Heizo’s new challenges and Nishinaka’s innovative glass expressions.
* 5. Bringing “the dynamism of Japan and the liberation of Japan” to the world* Starting with this commemorative exhibition, the collaboration between Heizo Godamura and Sento Nishinaka will take on new challenges to the world. Please look forward to the beauty of innovation that lives within tradition.
Nishinaka Sento Nishinaka Yukito
Born in Wakayama City in 1964. After graduating from Hoshi
Pharmaceutical University School of Pharmacy, studied sculpture and glass art at California College of the Arts.
With the theme of “the sparkle of life, rebirth, and eternal circulation,” we pursue glass expressions inspired by the beauty of ancient Japan. His representative works are “Glass Yobitsugi”, which is based on the aesthetic sense of Kintsugi.
An art space with a message of the connection between the universe and life. In recent years, he has been working on art (SDGs x ART) that proposes the realization of a sustainable society through resource circulation. Paris Museum of Decorative Arts “150 Japonismes”
Exhibits every year at the Hong Kong University Museum of Fine Arts’ Art and Breathless Exhibition (2019), as well as art fairs in the UK, France, the US, and Hong Kong. 1st Contemporary Glass Beauty Exhibition
in Satsuma Grand Prize, CREATIVE HACKAWARD 2013 Graphic Award sponsored by WIRED, World Media Festivals in Germany
He has received numerous awards including the Gold Award, Circular Award, and Circular Energy Award. In May 2019, we dedicated the world’s first recycled glass Karesansui “Tsunagu” to Honen-in Temple in Kyoto. 2020 University of Oxford, the world’s oldest university museum
The Ashmolean Museum will have the Yokitsugu cup “Reimei” and the Yokitsugu tea bowl “Ariake,” and in 2021, the Yokitsugu cup “Eternal” and the Yokitsugu water holder “Somai” will be permanently stored at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
In addition to his creative activities, he goes on a journey every year to reevaluate himself and reset the accumulation of his past. The cross-cultural experiences he traveled to 54 countries around the world became a source of creativity, and he works with the philosophy of “creating the traditions of the future now.” In 2002, he built a studio in the countryside of Chiba Prefecture, and has been creating and presenting works while maintaining a moderate distance from city life.
https://nishinaka.com/
Sento Nishinaka Exhibition Schedule
* 2024 * October 30th – November 4th Nishinaka Sennin Exhibition Sanyo Department Store (Himeji)
* 2025 * March 15th-20th Art Fair TEFAF (Maastricht, Netherlands) April 9th (Wednesday) – 14th (Monday) Okayama Takashimaya Art Gallery Wednesday, May 21-Tuesday, 27, JR Nagoya Takashimaya Art Gallery June 18th (Wednesday) – 23rd (Monday) Nihonbashi
Takashimaya Art Gallery
December 11th (Thursday) – 17th (Wednesday) Tokiha Department Store (Oita) It is subject to change.
Contact information
Nishinaka Yukito Co., Ltd.
Noriko Nishinaka
ichiban@nishinaka.com
TEL: 0475-34-7850