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63mokko
Wooden Eyeglasses Exhibition 6
November 15, 2023 (Wed) - 19, 2023 (Sun)
12:00 - 19:00 / Until 18:00 on the last day
63mokko is a line of wooden eyeglasses handcrafted one by one by Mr. Kanda, who learned woodworking techniques in Hida Takayama.
Wrapped in trees.
Japan boasts one of the world's most diverse wood cultures. Since ancient times, the Japanese people have lived in harmony with wood, and their identity has been intimately intertwined with it.
While wood has long been used in construction and everyday items, 63mokko expands its possibilities even further into "wearable items." Maximizing the unique charm of each type of wood—the different textures, characteristics, and color variations over time—63mokko proposes nostalgic yet innovative "wearable wooden items" using a variety of unconventional methods. This order-taking exhibition and sale will showcase approximately 25 styles of eyeglasses, allowing customers to choose from 30 different types of wood.
Each piece is handcrafted by the artist, working closely with the wood material and in harmony with the wearer's wishes.
Text: SUT / Photography: Ryo Inoue
WORKSHOP: Making buttons from leftover eyeglass material.
Using leftover materials from eyeglass making, we'll create wooden buttons and tags. Please bring the garment you'd like the buttons attached to, and we'll attach them using thread of your choice from our selection.
◎Venue: SUT GALLERY / 3-5-3 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku
◎Time: 13:00~ (approx. 2 hours)
◎Capacity: 3 people (First-come, first-served)
◎Price: 3,600 yen (tax included)
→Please bring the garment you'd like the buttons attached to, and we'll attach them using thread of your choice from our selection.
◎For details and reservations, please click here:
https://sutokyo.thebase.in/items/80059489
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63mooko - Eyewear Designer - Musashi Kanda
1982: Born in Koganei City, Tokyo
2005: Graduated from Kogakuin University, Department of Architecture
2011: Joined the Forest Craftsmanship School
2013: Established 63mokko
2015: Opened an atelier in Tachikawa City, which also serves as an exhibition space
2016: Held first solo exhibition at a museum in Fukushima, the hometown of his parents
2020: Started the "Wooden Eyewear Exhibition" at SUT GALLERY
"63mokko" is pronounced "Rokusan Mokko." 63 is a play on words from Musashi Kanda's name. His work began with creating things he wanted and wanted to use, mainly using wood. The designs are androgynous, neither too youthful nor too old-fashioned. Musashi Kanda, who learned his techniques in Hida Takayama, creates wooden eyeglasses based on the concept of "wearing wood," a brand that creates eyeglasses that can be used for a long time.
interview
https://www.space-utility.com/63mokko-interview
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