A 'Karesansui' that sublimates traditional materials into modern art, presented by Kuzen to the future 100 years from now. A dream to turn fading craftsmanship into Japanese aesthetics admired by the world.
Kuzen's representative, Yoichi Ono, has announced a modern Karesansui (dry landscape garden) art product using Oya stone. It is a work that brings together Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship.
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The origin of Representative Yoichi Ono's creation of "Karesansui" using "Oya stone" stems from his training in the architectural industry, his former profession, and his harsh experience of "wandering between life and death." During that silent time facing the light of life, he became convinced of the unique charm of Oya stone, which he had encountered among numerous building materials. When he reaffirmed its value as an architectural professional, a passionate sense of mission sprouted.
The journey to sublimate it into "Karesansui art" was unimaginable, requiring millimeter-level precision that allowed no compromise precisely because of his architectural knowledge. And the sharpness and beauty of the edges that instantly draw the viewer in. Three long years of trial and error passed as he worked with skilled craftsmen who knew everything about the properties of the stone, deciphering the breath of the stone.
Silence on the palm of your hand, depicted with traditional "Oya stone". The modern Karesansui product proposed by Kuzen has been born.
**"The power to gently absorb light and bring deep silence to a space"**
The overwhelming presence that has supported historical buildings, including the Imperial Hotel, and a texture that increases in beauty as the years go by. "Pumiceous tuff" born from the accumulation of volcanic ash from volcanic eruptions about 20 million years ago. Oya stone, which once fascinated the architect Frank Lloyd Wright as a building material for the former Imperial Hotel and made its name known to the world, still occupies a special position as a famous stone representing Japan.
- First is its **"breathing" porous structure**. Oya stone, which contains microscopic bubbles, is full of vitality, capable of controlling humidity and deodorizing. Despite being a stone, it possesses a somewhat warm, embracing power that seemingly unwinds the heart of anyone who touches it.
- Second is its **color that governs "consistent silence"**. An elegant gray tinged with pale green, brought about by the component "zeolite" contained in the stone. This color gently absorbs and diffuses strong light, casting soft shadows in the space. This color was essential to eliminate visual noise and achieve deep tranquility.
- And third is **the expression of "miso", a testament to nature**. The brown spots (miso) scattered on the surface represent a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, with no two being exactly alike. By overlapping the powerful appearance unique to natural materials with the stylistic beauty of Karesansui, "authentic nature" harboring memories of antiquity silently resides on your desk.
[The Essence of Creation: In Search of Supreme Harmony]
Not only the Karesansui vessel, but also the "Oya stone lantern" that adds color to the space, the dedicated "Mashiko ware" to purely house the sand, the "faux rocks" that recreate the roughness of nature, and even the "rake" that draws precise sand ripples—the skilled craftsmanship of individual artisans is employed for the entire set.
Together with the traditions of Tochigi
The journey to sublimate it into "Karesansui art" was unimaginable, requiring millimeter-level precision that allowed no compromise precisely because of his architectural knowledge. And the sharpness and beauty of the edges that instantly draw the viewer in. Three long years of trial and error passed as he worked with skilled craftsmen who knew everything about the properties of the stone, deciphering the breath of the stone.
Silence on the palm of your hand, depicted with traditional "Oya stone". The modern Karesansui product proposed by Kuzen has been born.
**"The power to gently absorb light and bring deep silence to a space"**
The overwhelming presence that has supported historical buildings, including the Imperial Hotel, and a texture that increases in beauty as the years go by. "Pumiceous tuff" born from the accumulation of volcanic ash from volcanic eruptions about 20 million years ago. Oya stone, which once fascinated the architect Frank Lloyd Wright as a building material for the former Imperial Hotel and made its name known to the world, still occupies a special position as a famous stone representing Japan.
- First is its **"breathing" porous structure**. Oya stone, which contains microscopic bubbles, is full of vitality, capable of controlling humidity and deodorizing. Despite being a stone, it possesses a somewhat warm, embracing power that seemingly unwinds the heart of anyone who touches it.
- Second is its **color that governs "consistent silence"**. An elegant gray tinged with pale green, brought about by the component "zeolite" contained in the stone. This color gently absorbs and diffuses strong light, casting soft shadows in the space. This color was essential to eliminate visual noise and achieve deep tranquility.
- And third is **the expression of "miso", a testament to nature**. The brown spots (miso) scattered on the surface represent a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, with no two being exactly alike. By overlapping the powerful appearance unique to natural materials with the stylistic beauty of Karesansui, "authentic nature" harboring memories of antiquity silently resides on your desk.
[The Essence of Creation: In Search of Supreme Harmony]
Not only the Karesansui vessel, but also the "Oya stone lantern" that adds color to the space, the dedicated "Mashiko ware" to purely house the sand, the "faux rocks" that recreate the roughness of nature, and even the "rake" that draws precise sand ripples—the skilled craftsmanship of individual artisans is employed for the entire set.
Together with the traditions of Tochigi