Dear friends and supporters,
Thank you so much for joining us at the intimate afternoon reception on June 8th at KOSAKA to celebrate the exhibition “The Power of Fire,” featuring ceramic works by Kifumi Kawamura.
Floral arrangement by Ikebana artist, Nobue Santoz
We were honored to have Nobue Santoz, an Ikebana artist who creates floral arrangements for the Japanese Consulate and other prestigious venues, create an arrangement that transcended the boundaries of wabi-sabi with elegance, creativity, and a refreshing style perfectly suited to New York.
Small handcrafted pieces were available at the reception, including the teacups used to serve chilled Houjicha, offering guests the chance to experience their beauty through use.
During the reception, we served chilled Houjicha tea from Sorate in Kawamura’s handcrafted teacups, allowing guests to experience the work through both touch and use. Kogei, Japanese arts and crafts, are defined by the beauty of utility. As we shared tea and Japanese sweets, I spoke about the rarity of pieces fired in a traditional climbing kiln. These beautiful works are not created by the artist alone—they are brought to life through the elemental forces of fire, nature, and time.
Embodying the beauty of utility: a duck-shaped sake carafe with sake cups.
We’re also delighted to share that KOSAKA welcomed a new chef, Masamoto, this spring. The restaurant is now serving sushi on a new series of Kawamura’s plates, adding even more artistry to the dining experience.
Kawamura’s new series of plates brings an added layer of artistry to the sushi experience at KOSAKA.
If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, we invite you to stop by and view the exhibition in KOSAKA’s window, on display through August 31st. All works are available for purchase—please feel free to contact us via DM for details. Smaller pieces are also available anytime through our online store.
Together with Ikebana artist Nobue Santoz, who created the floral installation, and the owner of KOSAK
We look forward to welcoming you to workshops and events, where we’ll continue to share Japanese traditions and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Thank you again for your continued support. I hope to see you again soon.
Warm regards,
Kumiko Jistukawa
Ki-Chu New York