Nested vessels created in collaboration with Ai Hosokawa

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2019.5.14

3. Dan Utsunomiya, a metalworker who designs and shapes the energy of sound

At first glance, metal and cooking seem to be two different things. However, when Ai Hosokawa serves food in Utsunomiya Dan bowls, the uniqueness becomes a flavor, and one is surprised at how the metal, which is often thought of as inorganic, gently enhances the food.

The nested vessels that Utsunomiya Dan said were inspired by stones not only remind us that metal is a natural product like stone, but also allow us to discover another expression of metal.


Written by Dan Utsunomiya

 

"The beginning of everything, metals born in a supernova explosion.
The elements that make up us were also born from this explosion. ”

 

When I heard this story, my heart pounded and I remember being very excited.
While working with metal, I have always wondered about its meaning, the true nature of humans, and what beauty is.I have glimpsed a part of the reason why people have worn metal since ancient times, and I feel like I have come a little closer to the answer. Because I did.

 

He also says that Japanese is one of the few languages ​​in which "sound" has energy. I think that's a big hint as well.


``ishiki'' is a pottery made by covering stone with metal. ``ishiki'' is a pottery made by covering stone with metal.

The ``ishiki'' is a vessel made by covering stone with metal, and was created by a stone lover who wanted to give form to the sound ishiki (ishiki). However, after meeting Ai Hosokawa, it developed into a vessel with many uses.

For example, "stone" and "will". If these two energies of the same sound are the same, you can become conscious by paying attention to your ``will.'' Just as the energy of these two sounds is the same, it is possible to become conscious by paying attention to your ``will''. Why don't you call me "Ishiki"?
It reminds me of the beauty that comes from bringing awareness to trivial, meaningless things.

A variety of Utsunomiya Dan's jewelry. (Top) EDA chorker, (Right) hamon earring, (Left) deco earring, (Bottom) planet eternity ring A variety of Utsunomiya Dan's jewelry. (Top) EDA chorker, (Right) hamon earring, (Left) deco earring, (Bottom) planet eternity ring

A variety of Utsunomiya Dan's jewelry. (Top) EDA chorker, (Right) hamon earring, (Left) deco earring, (Bottom) planet eternity ring

When I am moved by the mysteries of the universe contained in the forms and workings of nature, the customs and relics of ancient people, and when I connect these things with sound, I feel like I am getting a little closer to the answer. I feel an urge to transform them into shapes, objects, and tools that I wear.

 

Metal awakens our primordial memories, transcends time and space, and allows us to fly freely.
While dreaming like that.

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Mayumi Utsunomiya
metalworker 

Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1975. In 1997, he started making jewelry and accessories as CURIO. In 2010, he began producing household items and objects under the name Utsunomiya Dan, which continues to this day.
http://curio-live-design.com/curio-2/

Photography by Yoshikazu Shiraki (top image)

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