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HACO = A box in Japanese.

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Seeking for crews to sail out TOGETHER to the unknown ; new dimension, time, place where we have never been.

 
 

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Hair As A Medium

by Miwako

February 3 rd - February 17th

Opening Reception February 3rd Saturday : 3:00- 6:00

photograph by Jonathan Tasker

 
 

 My name is Miwako Urasugi - I am a hairstylist by trade.    

I’ve always dreamt of sharing Japanese culture as conceptual art with the medium I feel most connected to, “The Hair.” From the inception of my career in Japan through current work as an international stylist on set in New York, I’ve been always influenced by my creative peers and clients. They have been my inspiration and pushed me to make this project, “Hair : A medium by Miwako,” incorporating hair and Japanese culture come true. 

Traditionally, the type of food served, the patterns of your Kimono, and the choices of the ornament, its placement have inevitable meanings at each occasion in Japan. So, I chose three elements which have been symbolically used for celebration in Japanese culture; Shimekazari (new year ornament,) Wagara(ancient patterns) and Tabemono (food) for this project and turned them into my own version of art with my medium, the hair.

Besides how important to share my heritage through my point of view, using Hair to create this form of conceptual art, it was also as important for me to celebrate all the inspiration I've been enchanted by.

 
 

Tea + Sake Sets

-Featuring Aizuhongouyaki from Fukushima JAPAN-

December 1st - December 24th

Opening reception : December 2nd Saturday 3:00-6:00 pm

at Aizuhongouyaki shop in Aizumisato town, Fukushima Japan

 
 

The Aizuhongouyaki, the oldest kiln existing in the Tohoku region in Fukushima Japan, has been striving their craftsmanship since the Azuchi-momoyama  period (1568 AD.)  This particular land is well known for its unusual soil which contains the minerals to create both  porcelain and ceramic.  Such uniqueness only helped Aizuhongouyaki to continuously expand their creations.

During these 400 plus years of their legacy, they’ve not only been keeping their traditional craftsmanship alive, but innovated varieties of products fearlessly to adopt and elevate their tradition to the current period.   One of their famous innovations is creating the tea strainer with ceramic within the Teapot in the late 1800’s.  In addition, their region is also well known for superb sake,  the land is surrounded by the mountains, and could provide rich spring water and delicious rice.  Therefore, the need for sake sets has always been high in demand, they have produced numerous types of sake sets to enhance the culture of sipping sake visually.  

In this exhibition at HACo, those two significant innovations of Aizuhongouyaki, Teapot and Sake sets created by 10 different kiln owners from Aizuhongouyaki will be featured,   Certainly, those unique items could enchant your favorite tea time or sake drinking nights especially in the cold New York winter.


 
 
 
 
 
 

The legendary innovation by Aizuhongouyaki ceramist, handbuilt strainer

FEATURED KILN OWNERS FROM AIZUHONGOUYAKI UNION

Houzangama

Kanzangama

Kinootokoubou

Munakatagama

Ryumonyaki 

Sousyungama    

Suigetugama

Tobouirori 

Tomizougama   

Tougatouraku

     


 

October 3rd through 8th

Opening Reception : October 3rd Tuesday 4:00-6:00 pm


a Journey to the Roots

-Origins of Jade, Coral, Akoya pearl-

 
 

A journey in search of "Beautiful Materials from Japan." 

 

Matsuyoi, a precious jewelry brand based in Shikoku Japan, begins their creation with the journey of exploration.  Nature is profoundly revered in Japanese culture, precious gemstones have always been considered as divine gifts from nature as God, not only were they worn as jewelry but hundreds of myths and folklore based on those sacred jewels were born and passed on for thousands of years.  

For this exhibition, “a journey to the roots, “ at HACO, the mission for Matusyoi was to embark on a journey across Japan to visit those places with ancient legacy, and rediscover the origins of Jade, Coral, and Akoya Pearls.  The captivating beauty in those gemstones and stories behind them were crystalized and transformed into Matsuyoi’s new line.  Matsuyoi truly hopes to take you on a journey to the world of precious nature originated in Japan and the beautiful ancient tales within through their jewelry in this upcoming exhibition in New York.

 
 

Made to Order with Matsuyoi Designer, Yukiko Harada

 THROUGH OUT THE EXHIBITION PERIOD

October 4th through October 8th : 12:00-6:00 pm

 
 

Please come join us for the Matsuyoi’s very special made to order session. 

Yukiko Harada, the designer of Matsuyoi will be present at HACO throughout the exhibition period, and customly assemble jewelry in front of you with mystic gems by your choices from Jade, Coral, or Akoya pearls that will be brought directly from Japan for this occasion.  First comes, first served, but please note that high quality gemstones are limitedly available.   Don’t miss out on this chance!


 
 


 

LET’S BUILD YOUR ONE & ONLY CERAMIC

And

Exhibit your pieces at HACO!

HAND BUILT CERAMIC WORKSHOP

with Artist,

Carola Bermudez

 
 

In this workshop (3 CLASSES), participants will explore the pinch pot and coil hand building techniques to create 1 to 2 pieces. Additionally,  decorative techniques such as carving, stamping, perforation, and modeling textures will be introduced to make the work even more original and unique !  Lastly, basic glazing will be learned to complete the works, and make them shine.

Dates & Time:

  • April 15th, 22nd, May 6th / Saturday

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Eligibility:

  • Adults : 10 years and older.  all skill levels, beginners are welcome.

  • Children under 10 years, with an adult participant.

Class Description  *Don’t forget to bring your imagination…

  • First class : Participants will learn basic facts about clay, and its building stages by modeling with both pinching and coiling, and proper attachment techniques.

  • Second class : We will focus on refining the works that were built on the First class, and adding textures by using  stamps and perforations.

  • Third class: Glazing.  The class will focus on basic brush glazing techniques, and glaze combinations, and complete pieces by adding one or 2 glazes.

Workshop Fees : *Materials + Firing fee included

  • 10 years & up         $250.00

  • Family pack #1       $375.00 / 1 child under 10 with 1 adult

  • Family pack #2      $560.00 / 2 children under 10 with 1 adult, or 1 child with 2 adults

    EXHIBITION : All the participants are invited to exhibit their pieces at HACO

 
 

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A message from the Mountain

-Aizu, Fukushima Japan-

 
 

Since as long as 400 years ago, ARTISANAL CRAFTSMANSHIP has been passed on respectfully from generation to generation in harmony with nature in Aizu, Fukushima, Japan. This particular region, Aizu, is surrounded by grand, ancient mountains, sculpted by inevitable hot summers and heavy snow-burdened winters, which has undoubtedly influenced the lives and ways of these craftsmen.

How do we know this? Their historical craftsmanship show how they have been in tune with what nature offers them and how they keenly correspond with those natural properties for such a long time.

Every resource for their artisanal crafts; lacquers, ceramics and fabrics, is found in the forests of the great mountains where they live.   No artificial chemicals are used, nor needed, to complete the process to create their traditional crafts - all organic materials - the soil, stone, trees, and plants.

HACO is honored and proud to showcase, and host a fair for these natural products, true forms of sustainability,  which are directly flown in from the mountain, and to introduce the artisans themselves who seamlessly have dedicated their craftsmanship so as to coexist with nature and their offerings.  

 

 

Featuring Brands & Items

 
 

Aizu Momen / Cotton

Of all the Japanese cotton textiles, has the strongest durability and regional colors and characteristics of Aizu in Fukushima,  – a very unique area.

Aizu Momen keeps the wearer cool with high ventilation during the summer and helps them stay warm during the winter by almost immediately becoming body temperature when it’s worn. In fact, unlike cotton lawn, it can be worn literally throughout the year.

Aizu Momen would be characterized as strong and durable.  It can be cleaned in an ordinary washing machine and is a stress-free material that gets softer with use, making it fun to increase comfort through the years.

Featured Brands: Harappa  https://harappaaizu.com/ 

IIE Lab.    http://iie-aizu.jp/shop/

Yamma    https://yamma.jp/


Aizu Lacquer

Typically made of Japanese horse chestnut, Zerkova, or Linden trees grow in Aizu, coated with resin corrected from lacquer trees also from Aizu.  The trees shaped into multiple homeware coated with lacquer resin become naturally antibacterial, lightweight, easy to dry, highly durable products which you could easily pass to the next three generations.

 

Brand : Kitami-Hachiro-bei-syouten http://hachiro-bei.com/index.html


Aizu Hongoyaki Association

A 400-year-old traditional craft originating from Aizu, in Fukushima, Japan. Aizu is blessed with natural resources, where the earth is uncommonly filled with both clay and stone. This unique abundance of materials,  unlike most kiln sites in Japan, potters in Aizu are able to produce both ceramic (clay)  and porcelain (stone) creations.

Brand : Aizuhongoyaki Association www.aizuhongouyaki.jp