Tetsuya Osawa's words leave me with the same serene and gentle impression that his works do. They are the words of someone who has carefully built up his craft, one piece at a time, while confirming what he is capable of and what he can sustain without overexertion. Rather than being solely the product of the maker's thoughts and creativity, his works gradually take shape through interaction with users and the market. This calm approach is also evident in the very presence of his ceramics.
The first exhibition of 2026, "VERNACLE GATHERING #04", VERNACLE planned the final event for Roppongi Hills' "gKEYAKIZAKA," which closed on January 23, 2026. VERNACLE believes that the essence of tableware is to make food look beautiful and delicious. "An exhibition of two artists who are loved by food" Keicondo and Jin Hiraoka On the final day, We also recorded the interview.
Brown Supply is an original brand that embodies VERNACLE's theme, "Life & Journey." In an age where things and information are overflowing and just living can be exhausting, we collect "things you need to feel comfortable and spend each day in a good mood."
Norihiko Kamei's work fuses Japanese aesthetics with a grand view of nature. How does he create such beautiful, mysterious art that seems to have been cut from the great outdoors into a small world? We explore the appeal of his mysterious works, where human intervention and the randomness of nature coexist.
Kyoichiro Washizu creates works using tea dyeing, which uses waste from the manufacturing process of tea, Shizuoka's core industry. His upcycling efforts are unique, as he processes tea leaves after boiling them into compost and recycles them. I was drawn in by the beautiful and tasteful geometric pattern of his work, "Aerial View of Tea Garden."
Saburo lived in Germany for about three years in his twenties. After returning to Japan, he decided to make a living as an artist, and in search of new possibilities for expression with glass, he started learning from scratch at the Toyama Glass Art Institute. The hardness of glass changes depending on the temperature. There are many different techniques for doing so, which give rise to a variety of different expressions. There is no other material that can express so many different expressions, such as "transparent/opaque," "cold/warm," "hard/soft." I find the myriad varieties of glass fascinating.
Before creating something, first you must think. Why am I making this? Why this shape? Why am I releasing it to the world now? For Yoshimitsu Nakazono, creating something seems to mean never letting go of these questions. Contrary to their approachable pop aesthetic, Nakazono’s works are imbued with the quiet strength that only those who constantly contemplate possess.
Hiraoka Jin is a ceramic artist based in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture. He calls himself a potter, loves food and sake, and uses his travel experiences as inspiration for his pottery making. His lifestyle offers a glimpse into the essence of richness. He values the feel of his work in the hand and the texture of his mouth, and continues to create everyday tools that naturally blend into the everyday dining table.
"Hikimono" is a traditional Japanese technique of carving wood into round shapes to create tableware and furniture. "Hikimonojo 639" continues to produce modern output with its own unique interpretation while preserving tradition. As the number of craftsmen decreases due to the trend toward mechanization, their techniques and creativity are attracting attention from around the world.
Petrified wood is the fossilized remains of ancient plants from tens to hundreds of millions of years ago. Its greatest attraction is its mysterious patterns. The color is very complex because the reaction changes depending on the ingredients, and there are no two pieces with the same mysterious patterns. OAK Petrified Wood is the first store in Japan that specializes in interior design using petrified wood, and they provide us with carefully selected items from the production area.
Memories of Italy is a brand that brings together beautiful everyday items that have been used in Italy. The brand was launched by designer Kaori Shiina and her partner Riccardo Nardi. The two, who lived in Milan and spent busy days as designers, were particularly drawn to the Orcia Valley while traveling around the country. The COVID-19 outbreak prompted them to move there in search of a life closer to nature.
Onozawa Koichi has an atelier in Mashiko Town. His father collected pottery by contemporary artists, so Onozawa was always surrounded by ceramic works. Having experienced pottery-making as a student, he began to think about becoming a ceramic artist. His works are characterised by a rare technique called "totaishikki". This technique disappeared with the development of firing technology, but it was an appealing technique to Onozawa, who originally preferred ambiguous expressions different from glazes, even in his powdered and yakishime works.
Tetsuya Osawa's words leave me with the same serene and gentle impression that his works do. They are the words of someone who has carefully built up his craft, one piece at a time, while confirming what he is capable of and what he can sustain without overexertion. Rather than being solely the product of the maker's thoughts and creativity, his works gradually take shape through interaction with users and the market. This calm approach is also evident in the very presence of his ceramics.
Before creating something, first you must think. Why am I making this? Why this shape? Why am I releasing it to the world now? For Yoshimitsu Nakazono, creating something seems to mean never letting go of these questions. Contrary to their approachable pop aesthetic, Nakazono’s works are imbued with the quiet strength that only those who constantly contemplate possess.
The first exhibition of 2026, "VERNACLE GATHERING #04", VERNACLE planned the final event for Roppongi Hills' "gKEYAKIZAKA," which closed on January 23, 2026. VERNACLE believes that the essence of tableware is to make food look beautiful and delicious. "An exhibition of two artists who are loved by food" Keicondo and Jin Hiraoka On the final day, We also recorded the interview.
Hiraoka Jin is a ceramic artist based in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture. He calls himself a potter, loves food and sake, and uses his travel experiences as inspiration for his pottery making. His lifestyle offers a glimpse into the essence of richness. He values the feel of his work in the hand and the texture of his mouth, and continues to create everyday tools that naturally blend into the everyday dining table.
Brown Supply is an original brand that embodies VERNACLE's theme, "Life & Journey." In an age where things and information are overflowing and just living can be exhausting, we collect "things you need to feel comfortable and spend each day in a good mood."
"Hikimono" is a traditional Japanese technique of carving wood into round shapes to create tableware and furniture. "Hikimonojo 639" continues to produce modern output with its own unique interpretation while preserving tradition. As the number of craftsmen decreases due to the trend toward mechanization, their techniques and creativity are attracting attention from around the world.
Norihiko Kamei's work fuses Japanese aesthetics with a grand view of nature. How does he create such beautiful, mysterious art that seems to have been cut from the great outdoors into a small world? We explore the appeal of his mysterious works, where human intervention and the randomness of nature coexist.
Petrified wood is the fossilized remains of ancient plants from tens to hundreds of millions of years ago. Its greatest attraction is its mysterious patterns. The color is very complex because the reaction changes depending on the ingredients, and there are no two pieces with the same mysterious patterns. OAK Petrified Wood is the first store in Japan that specializes in interior design using petrified wood, and they provide us with carefully selected items from the production area.
Kyoichiro Washizu creates works using tea dyeing, which uses waste from the manufacturing process of tea, Shizuoka's core industry. His upcycling efforts are unique, as he processes tea leaves after boiling them into compost and recycles them. I was drawn in by the beautiful and tasteful geometric pattern of his work, "Aerial View of Tea Garden."
Memories of Italy is a brand that brings together beautiful everyday items that have been used in Italy. The brand was launched by designer Kaori Shiina and her partner Riccardo Nardi. The two, who lived in Milan and spent busy days as designers, were particularly drawn to the Orcia Valley while traveling around the country. The COVID-19 outbreak prompted them to move there in search of a life closer to nature.
Saburo lived in Germany for about three years in his twenties. After returning to Japan, he decided to make a living as an artist, and in search of new possibilities for expression with glass, he started learning from scratch at the Toyama Glass Art Institute. The hardness of glass changes depending on the temperature. There are many different techniques for doing so, which give rise to a variety of different expressions. There is no other material that can express so many different expressions, such as "transparent/opaque," "cold/warm," "hard/soft." I find the myriad varieties of glass fascinating.
Onozawa Koichi has an atelier in Mashiko Town. His father collected pottery by contemporary artists, so Onozawa was always surrounded by ceramic works. Having experienced pottery-making as a student, he began to think about becoming a ceramic artist. His works are characterised by a rare technique called "totaishikki". This technique disappeared with the development of firing technology, but it was an appealing technique to Onozawa, who originally preferred ambiguous expressions different from glazes, even in his powdered and yakishime works.
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