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Ryuji Mitani “case”

From Saturday, January 11, to Sunday, January 19, 2025, CORNER in Kyoto will host "Case," an exhibition by woodworker Ryuji Mitani. The event will feature a collection of storage vessels inspired by the artist’s own wish for 'items he truly desires.'

Event details

MESSAGE

“I wanted something like a letter box where I could carefully store the letters I wish to keep forever. I imagined a lidded sweets box in which my favorite sweet bean rice cakes would be neatly arranged. I thought it would be nice to have a box to store the paper filters for my morning coffee. While I believe that containers should be versatile and able to serve many purposes, there is, on the other hand, something uniquely satisfying about storage vessels that are perfectly tailored to the items they hold—like a bespoke garment. I believe this is the true meaning of ‘dimensions’—a concept I’ve heard about since I was young. Cotton swabs, butter, my favorite ‘Koeda’ candy, business cards, and so on. I created a variety of cases, each designed with dimensions that perfectly match the items they hold and crafted to enhance their function.”

 

― Ryuji Mitani

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PROFILE

Woodworker, born in 1952 in Fukui City. In 1981, he established PERSONA STUDIO in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. He creates wooden vessels for everyday use, similar to ceramics, opening up a new field in woodworking, which had previously focused primarily on furniture. In addition to practical vessels, he also creates intimate paintings and sculptures inspired by everyday life, such as building blocks and kettles. In 2011, he opened the “10cm” gallery in Matsumoto City.

  • The exhibition's opening day on Saturday, January 11, will be by reservation only, through a lottery system. If you wish to attend, please apply via the reservation form below during the application period, kindly ensuring that you follow the instructions carefully.
  • Lottery applications via phone or email will not be accepted.
  • Reservations are not required for visits on days other than the opening. However, due to the limited size of the venue, you may be asked to wait to enter if the store is busy.
  • Some pieces will be available for purchase through a lottery. Please check at the store for more details during the exhibition.

EVENT DETAILS

TITLE

Ryuji Mitani “case”

DATE

January 11th (Saturday) — January 19th (Sunday) 2025 / 11:00 – 19:00
The Artist will be present on January 11th (Saturday)
Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday

SHOP

CORNER

Reservation Application Form
  • January 11 - Apply via the reservation
    Reservations Closed

  • For inquiries, please contact each shop directly or use our contact form.
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