Gaiwan, cha hai, tea needle, tea scoop, teacup, tea saucer\u2014this exhibition reflects the creative possibilities inspired by encounters with Chinese tea, as well as Kazumi Tsuji\u2019s playful approach to the challenges of working as a glass artist. This presentation also includes works featuring colours and decorative details different from those shown in Tokyo.<\/p>\n
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Also on view is a new cha pan, a piece that brings a sense of dimension to the tea setting. It may be used as a platform for arranging tea utensils or, when turned over, as a kensui, serving different functions according to its use. We invite you to discover the new vistas created by these glass tea utensils.<\/p>\n
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*Kensui
\nA vessel used in tea preparation to collect the hot water or rinse water discarded during the cleaning of tea bowls and utensils. It is also known as a koboshi or mizukoboshi.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"flexible_message","message_heading":"Japanese\u2013Chinese Tea","message_text":"
\u201cAbout ten years ago, I began to have more opportunities to exhibit at galleries in Taiwan and mainland China. A Taiwanese tea master friend of mine, who loves Japan and the work of Japanese artists, was the connection that led me to begin creating utensils for Chinese tea. At first, I was simply imitating what I saw, but as I drank tea and learned how to brew it, I became completely absorbed\u2014both in the tea itself and in the tools used for it. While part of me thinks it’s absurd for a Japanese person to be making Chinese tea ware, I thoroughly enjoy the creative remix. As a glass artist, it’s an especially challenging pursuit, yet I enjoy it with the excitement of having discovered a new creative avenue \u2013 one I had rarely ventured into before.<\/p>\n
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In China and Taiwan too, new scenes are emerging that begin with tea utensils from Japan. They’ve especially captured the interest of younger tea practitioners, and it’s fascinating to see tea gatherings using utensils made by Japanese artists. For us as makers, the theme of \u2018Chinese tea,\u2019 which came to us unexpectedly, has opened up many opportunities and possibilities. With Chinese tea’s history stretching over 4,500 years, the thought that Japanese crafts might now contribute even a single drop to that long tradition\u2014perhaps for the first time in Japan’s tradition of everyday crafts\u2014is quietly thrilling.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\uff0d Kazumi Tsuji<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"flexible_images","images_list":[{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","image":{"ID":36606,"id":36606,"title":"prod_main-img_kazumitsuji26_k","filename":"prod_main-img_kazumitsuji26_k.jpg","filesize":575517,"url":"https:\/\/arts-science.com\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prod_main-img_kazumitsuji26_k.jpg","link":"https:\/\/arts-science.com\/en\/events\/kazumitsuji26_hk\/prod_main-img_kazumitsuji26_k\/","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"","name":"prod_main-img_kazumitsuji26_k","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":36603,"date":"2026-06-12 08:49:21","modified":"2026-06-12 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Friday, June 26 to Saturday, June 27 until 3:00 p.m., entry will be by reservation only."},{"bullet_list":"Reservations will be determined by lottery. If you wish to apply, please review the notes and submit your application via the reservation form below during the application period."}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"flexible_profile","profile_name":"","profile_detail":"
Kazumi Tsuji was born in Ishikawa in 1964. After studying at California College of the Arts, she joined the Utatsuyama craft studio in Kanazawa as a glass artisan. Tsuji established her own glass studio, factory zoomer, in 1999 with a focus on glass containers. In 2005 factory zoomer\/shop opened, and in 2010, she was appointed chief director for a craft project institution in Kanazawa.<\/p>\n","profile_link":""}],"event_details":{"repeater_event_details":[{"event_detail_heading":"TITLE","event_detail_text":"
Kazumi Tsuji + factory zoomer \u201cMy Chinese Tea\u201d<\/p>\n"},{"event_detail_heading":"DATE","event_detail_text":"
June 26th (Friday) \u2014 July 6th (Monday) 2026 \/ 12:00 \u2013 18:00
\nThe Artist will be present on June 26th (Friday)
\nClosed on Tuesday<\/p>\n"},{"event_detail_heading":"STORES","event_detail_text":"