Every of Ms. Matsumoto's works has its own personality chock-full of freshness, though "urushi" Japanese lacquerware often presents the impression of being too cool and affected. She creates a soy sauce cruet out of a tree stump. A small box lid has a stubby glass cactus. A design of a chopstick rest is based on a flash of lightning through the clouds. Even with some humorous atmosphere, each piece has its own fine and decent shape.
She says, "The taste of trees or lacquer is what makes them so fascinating. I'm always thinking about how to make the best of it. I'd love to make a thing which you can enjoy your daily life with".
Now on view, a large variety of "urushi" works, including tableware and flower containers, which are originally designed and have the essence of her own. This is a good chance to encounter them.

What makes you surprised is that every of Mr. Yamashita's works has a diversified dynamic design. Featuring his artistic creativity, its attractive appearance, such as something stylish, warm or gorgeous, is full of decent charm. Let's look at his stylish rectangular soy sauce cruet on the right photo. It gives off the elegant glow of oxidized silver.
“Ginka-Temmoku”, which he's now challenging, or an uneven silvery finish is the result of a firing technique to oxidize iron. He says, “Seeing a finish is fun. Changing colours in the kiln, each piece has its own personality. It's fun to imagine how it's been made up.” Then on the left photo, a pot and a cup, both of which have tender soft shape, give a warm impression. “I'd be happy if you enjoy meals with my pieces”, he says.
Now on view, a large variety of pottery works which are originally designed　and have the essence of his own, especially for the winter dining table. This is a good chance to encounter them.

At here ACCa this is the third time of Susumu Hosokawa solo exhibition, where you can enjoy his oil paint works featuring the dry season's Louangphrabang, the Laotian northern town along the Mekong River.
The old capital Louangphrabang, the World Heritage Site, is fascinating to visit for its silent timeless atmosphere as well as its cultural and religious treasures just like the Palace, various Buddhist temples etc.
With the wild and untamed natural environment as a backdrop, locals enjoy their slow life with the blessings of the Mekong River.
Mr. Hosokawa says, “I'd be so happy if I could convey the magic of its pleasant-looking Buddhist people together with natural things all around them."
Now on view, a large variety of works, which are originally painted and have the essence of his own. This is a good chance to encounter them.

Ms. Kawaguchi says, "I'd love to create something that makes you feel a little bit relaxed and happy in your everyday life". Featuring traditional style, every of her works is free from old-fashioned appearance. Let's look at her graceful, stylish, simple containers, which are usually covered with some familiar types of glazes. And also you can enjoy new spring-coloured ones.
Mr. Inaba says, "I'm now challenging to create a form of my very own. I wonder what would be made from the clay soil". Every of his containers gives　both an elegant and a warm impression. Together with tableware just like bowls or dishes, you could find totally different kinds of things. It's fun to imagine what that would be like.
The chemistry between the two individualities makes the exhibition a pleasure to watch.
Now on view, a large variety of pottery works which are originally designed　and have the essence of their own. This is a good chance to encounter them.

Every of Ms. Nishikawa's metallic works is so unique because of its gentle glow and its soft form. Some magical designs or unexpected favorable devices can also be found, which makes you feel happy. The closer you look at the details, the more freshness each piece seems to have.
"I'd love to create something that has its unusual design or mysterious characteristics", she says. "What a delightful find − a true serendipity if someone could enjoy its own personality of each piece with me".
Now on view, a large variety of works which are originally designed and have the essence of her own, including user-friendly cutlery, charming "boxes", accessories and so on. This is a good chance to encounter them. You'll have to find something that you will like.

The distinguishing mark of Ms. Takemoto's works is the colorful layered glass fragments as well as the highly polished transparent feel. It seems like the beauty of abstract paintings, which you must have already been enthralled by at her two previous solo exhibitions held in here ACCa.
This time together with these plates and objects, a little bit deeper bowls are displayed. Every of her works features unusual decorative designs rather than something practical. She says, "Iﾕve been challenging to create some new expressive things, which could be regarded as uneven or rough-faced". And also you can enjoy various sizes and designs of rings and other popular accessories.
Now on view, a large variety of glass works, which are originally designed and have the essence of her own. This is a good chance to encounter them.

On the 11th of March when the disastrous quake hit Japan, Mr. Inaba and Ms. Kawaguchi were preparing for their exhibition here at ACCa, where any of their pieces were not damaged. So the exhibition was held as scheduled.
But the quake has hard hit their studios in Fukushima, Tohoku region. Because of their best wishes to the people devastated by the quake, here again their joint pottery exhibition is being held, and sales will be donated as contributions to the region.
Now on view, a large variety of pottery works which are originally designed　and have the essence of their own. We would be happy if you encounter them.