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Event Details
In collaboration with Gallery Japan, internationally acclaimed Bamboo Artist, Hafu Matsumoto, will be holding a special Bamboo Crafts demonstration and workshop from
26 and 27 February 2025 in Park90 (Lobby) at Setsu Niseko.
Demonstration by Hafu Matsumoto
16:00~
Matsumoto-san will craft a special piece using Hyoretsudake bamboo, renowned for its intricate “cracked ice” pattern, symbolising the hotel’s connection to “snow.” The piece will be crafted live in the lobby for an hour over two days. Additionally, a 50cm display piece will also be showcased for guests to admire.
Bamboo Bracelet Workshop
17:00~
This 60-90 minute event offers the experience of making a bracelet using thin bamboo skewers and traditional Japanese decorative cords, ‘Mizuhiki.’ While learning about bamboo, participants will create a bracelet that fits perfectly on their wrist.
This experience is free of charge and anyone is free to join. Registration will close once maximum number of participants is reached on a first come, first serve basis.
Artist
Hafu Matsumoto, Bamboo Artist
Bamboo artist Hafu Matsumoto received attention for presenting a collaboration artwork with the Spanish fashion brand LOEWE in 2019. He studied under Living National Treasure Shokansai Iizuka, and is pursuing formative beauty that can only be made with bamboo. He makes a wide variety of bamboo artwork from delicate ajiro weave (wickerwork) pieces to those wilth bold designs using a large piece of stretched out bamboo wood, and has received many awards including the Japan Kōgei Association Chairman Award. He is currently creating new bamboo artworks in his workshop in Minami Boso, Chiba.
Biography
| 1952 |
Born in Haneda, Tokyo
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| 1972 |
Studied bamboo art under IIZUKA Shokansai (Living National Treasure)
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| 1976 |
Opened a bamboo craft studio in Sunamachi, Koto Ward, Tokyo
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| 1988 |
Relocated studio to Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture
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| 1996 |
July to August: Group exhibition of bamboo art at Felissimo Design House, New York
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| 2001 |
Solo exhibition at Daimaru Department Store, Tokyo
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| 2003 |
Solo exhibition and NHK broadcast from the Gangetsu-an Tea Room, Shiroyama Park, Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture
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| 2004 |
Solo exhibition at Ippodo Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo
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| 2009 |
Invited to exhibit for “The New Bamboo – Modern Japanese Masters-” at Oita Prefectural Art Museum
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| 2011 |
Exhibited, lectured on bamboo craft for “From Father Shokansai to the Apprentices” about Iizuka Shokansai in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
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| 2012 |
Selected for “Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Today- Utility and Form”, at Musée Tomo, Toranomon, Tokyo
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| 2013 |
Exhibited in “The birth of modern bamboo art” at the Tochigi Kuranomachi Museum of Art
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Relocated to Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture
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| 2017 |
Solo exhibition at Ippodo, New York
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| 2019 |
Collaborated with LOEWE (Spanish fashion brand) to release bamboo products for Milan Fashion Week
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Awards
| 2004 |
Received the “Cotsen Bamboo Prize” Semi Grand Prix, exhibited at Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
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| 2007 |
Received the Best New Artist Prize at the 54th Japan Kogei Exhibition
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| 2008 |
Received the Highest Prize “Tokyo Governor Prize” at the 48th Eastern Branch Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
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| 2014 |
Received the Chairman of the Japan Kogei Association Prize at the 61st Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition
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About Gallery Japan
Gallery Japan is dedicated to introducing the world to contemporary craft artists who have raised traditional crafts to the level of art.
We provide information on artworks created by approximately 2,000 artists, including Living National Treasures (Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties). These artworks include ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, metalwork, wood and bamboo, dolls, glass, cloisonné enamel work, kirikane cut foil embellishing, hardstone carving, inkstone carving, and sunagowork. We also provide information about artist profiles and styles.
Our dedicated staff will help you to find an artwork that meets your requirements by answering your questions, contacting the artist, receiving your order, and sending the artwork safely to you.
For more information about Gallery Japan: Here
