Rentarō Arakawa Rectangular Plate, 40cm x 15cm, Gesshoku (Moonlight White)

Introducing works by wood and lacquer artist Rentaro Arakawa.

Mr. Arakawa creates works using discarded wood and old timber he has collected himself, incorporating wormholes, cracks, and chips, and finishing them with lacquer.
When I visited his studio, I was very impressed to hear him talk about how he loved wood and collected timber even before he became a woodworker, as he looked at numerous pieces of old wood.
Afterward, he began woodworking through self-study, discovered lacquer, and arrived at his current style.

Arakawa's works combine the natural strength of wood with the abundant beauty of lacquer.
We invite you to experience their lightness and ease of use, contrary to their complex and robust appearance.

■Size: 15cm × 40cm × Height 2cm
■Weight: Approx. 440g
■Material: Deadwood, Urushi lacquer
■Texture: Matte / Fine roughness
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1983 Born in Tachikawa City, Tokyo
1988 Moved to Minamiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture
1997-2012 Played bass and composed music in a band, traveled to various places
2012 Established a studio in Akishima City, began woodworking through self-study
2016 Discovered used lacquerware and began working with lacquer
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