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.
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.
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.
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