{"title":"Kutani Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003eKutani ware has been painted by hand in Ishikawa Prefecture for over 360 years. Each artist brings their own vision to the same tradition. Explore the many faces of Kutani.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-kutani-porcerain-akae-lidded-vessel-kazuhiko-komekyu","title":"Kutani Ware Porcelain Case","description":"\u003c!-- ① 冒頭ラベル --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eLidded vessel · Kutani akae · Kazuhiko Komekyu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ② キャッチフレーズ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eKutani akae — fewer than 20 people in the world can still paint this intricate red-and-gold tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eNet motif inside, original chintz komon outside — a vessel marking 30 years of Komekyu's craft\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eMade to order by Kazuhiko Komekyu — over 30 years of experience, produced one at a time\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- YouTube動画 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I5gXeX_qsdk?si=K86f1g1DaXZnkTPu\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:16\/9; height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ③ 本文 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFine patterns cover the entire surface without a gap — on a vessel measuring just 7 cm in both height and diameter. This is the work of Kazuhiko Komekyu, a Kutani akae painter with over 30 years of experience, produced entirely to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani akae — a tradition on the edge of disappearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKutani-yaki ceramics trace their origins to the early Edo period, around 1650. Akae — the style characterized by detailed painting in red and gold — emerged at the end of the Edo period and reached its peak during the Meiji era (1868–1912), when 200 to 300 craftsmen practiced the art. Fewer than 20 remain today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eIn 2020, marking his 30th year in akae, Komekyu returned to fundamentals. The interior carries the net motif — the foundational pattern of the tradition — while the exterior bears his own original chintz komon. Red, used in Japan for celebratory occasions, runs through both: the motifs are chosen to carry a sense of auspiciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eKomekyu describes what the work demands as \"mentality\" and \"the physical strength to keep sitting.\" Each painting session is different, and because no two processes are identical, no two pieces are alike. The brushwork reveals the state of mind of the maker at the moment of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe paints are original formulations — red shells, oxidized iron, and glass are added to create luster. The brushes used are equally considered: new bristles cannot produce the required line quality. Brushes are first used for three years as underpainting tools, until only the core remains and the oil has been fully drawn out. Cared for properly, a single brush can last 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\"I want people to put their precious things in this case and enjoy them from time to time in their daily lives,\" says Komekyu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ⑥ SPECIFICATIONSブロック --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eSize: diameter 71 × H 72 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ⑦ SHIPPINGブロック --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eShips within 6 months · Shipping cost included in price.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Komekyu Klin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39467113840769,"sku":"","price":385000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3573\/7729\/files\/kazuhiko-komekyu-kutani-ware-case.jpg?v=1787881788"},{"product_id":"japanese-kutani-porcerain-golf-ball-marker","title":"Kutani Ware Porcelain Golf Ball Marker","description":"\u003c!-- ① 冒頭ラベル --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eGolf ball marker · Kutani akae · Kazuhiko Komekyu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ② キャッチフレーズ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eKutani akae — fewer than 20 people in the world can still paint this intricate red-and-gold tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eFine patterns painted across the entire surface by hand — no two pieces are ever the same\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eMade to order by Kazuhiko Komekyu — over 30 years of experience, produced one at a time\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- YouTube動画 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I5gXeX_qsdk?si=K86f1g1DaXZnkTPu\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:16\/9; height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ③ 本文 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFine patterns cover the entire surface without a gap — a density of detail that is difficult to attribute to a human hand. This golf ball marker is the work of Kazuhiko Komekyu, a Kutani akae painter with over 30 years of experience, produced entirely to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani akae — a tradition on the edge of disappearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKutani-yaki ceramics trace their origins to the early Edo period, around 1650. Akae — the style characterized by detailed painting in red and gold — emerged at the end of the Edo period and reached its peak during the Meiji era (1868–1912), when 200 to 300 craftsmen practiced the art. Fewer than 20 remain today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eKomekyu describes what the work demands as \"mentality\" and \"the physical strength to keep sitting.\" Each painting session is different, and because no two processes are identical, no two pieces are alike. The brushwork reveals the state of mind of the maker at the moment of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003eThe paints are original formulations — red shells, oxidized iron, and glass are added to create luster. The brushes used are equally considered: new bristles cannot produce the required line quality. Brushes are first used for three years as underpainting tools, until only the core remains and the oil has been fully drawn out. Cared for properly, a single brush can last 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ⑥ SPECIFICATIONSブロック --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eSize: diameter 42 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 17 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ⑦ SHIPPINGブロック --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eShips within 3 months · Shipping cost included in price.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Komekyu Klin","offers":[{"title":"Spinning Top","offer_id":39490843607169,"sku":"","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry Blossom","offer_id":39490843639937,"sku":"","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flower","offer_id":39490843672705,"sku":"","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mesh","offer_id":39490843705473,"sku":"","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chinz A","offer_id":39490843738241,"sku":"","price":36000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chinz B","offer_id":39490843771009,"sku":"","price":36000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3573\/7729\/files\/komekyu-kazuhiko-kutani-ware-golf-marker-14.jpg?v=1787825086"},{"product_id":"gumpu-nakamura-kutani-sake-drinkware-set","title":"Kutani Sake Drinkware Set","description":"\u003c!-- ① 冒頭ラベル --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eCeramic sake set · Gumpu Nakamura · Ishikawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ② キャッチフレーズ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eGlazes developed independently — color mixtures adjusted to within 0.00001 grams, firing temperatures controlled to the degree.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eEach color built up through at least three applications and firings — a dimensional surface that engages the fingers as much as the eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eRooted in biology and ecology — the work of a creator who found that the true essence of life lives in art, not data.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ③ 本文 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScience as a foundation for art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat stands out in the work of Gumpu Nakamura is not virtuosity alone — it is obsession. With a scientific approach, he devotes his life to creating textures and colors that don't exist in the world, yet undeniably exist within himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eRaised in a coastal fishing village in Ishikawa Prefecture, Nakamura developed a deep curiosity about life from a young age. He studied biology at university and continued into graduate school to research ecology — until he began to feel that scientific approaches were treating life as an object. He came to believe that the true essence of life could be found not in data, but in art. Thus began his path as a creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNakamura often says, \"Ceramics is science.\" Because the materials needed to realize his visions are not commercially available, he conducts independent research and development of glazes. Color mixtures are adjusted to within 0.00001 grams, and firing temperatures are controlled to the degree. The result is a series of works that shine with luminous clarity and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the artist's own words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work expresses the image of a radiant presence — infused with color and light — spreading from within to envelop the entire surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThere is no single interpretation of the pattern. It leaves room for each viewer's imagination, evoking drifting clouds in the sky, or waves on the sea. This openness is, I believe, an essential part of allowing the owner to feel a personal connection with the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eEach color is created by applying and firing the glaze at least three times, building up a dimensional surface. When held in the hand, the raised forms create a continuous texture — a tactile experience that engages not only the eyes, but also the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003eTo me, a sake cup is not merely a vessel for sharing alcohol — it is a medium for conversation, a presence that facilitates connection. Because it is touched by the hand and brought to the lips, I paid special attention to the rim thickness, angle, tactile quality, and three-dimensional form, to create a sense of intimacy and harmony with the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ⑥ Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eSake carafe: W 3.3 × D 3.3 × H 4.4 in (85 × 85 × 113 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\nSake cup: W 2.2 × D 2.2 × H 2.0 in (55 × 55 × 51 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ⑦ Shipping --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eShips within 2 weeks · Shipping cost included in price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Note --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eThis product is also available at our other stores. 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A paradox at the heart of the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eRooted in biology and ecology — the work of a creator who found that the true essence of life lives in art, not data.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ③ 本文 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScience as a foundation for art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat stands out in the work of Gumpu Nakamura is not virtuosity alone — it is obsession. With a scientific approach, he devotes his life to creating textures and colors that don't exist in the world, yet undeniably exist within himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eRaised in a coastal fishing village in Ishikawa Prefecture, Nakamura developed a deep curiosity about life from a young age. He studied biology at university and continued into graduate school to research ecology — until he began to feel that scientific approaches were treating life as an object. He came to believe that the true essence of life could be found not in data, but in art. Thus began his path as a creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNakamura often says, \"Ceramics is science.\" Because the materials needed to realize his visions are not commercially available, he conducts independent research and development of glazes. Color mixtures are adjusted to within 0.00001 grams, and firing temperatures are controlled to the degree. The result is a series of works that shine with luminous clarity and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the artist's own words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile clay and fire are typically emphasized in ceramics, I place the highest value on water. It is water that makes clay moldable and allows glaze to be applied. Yet because firing is essential, water inevitably evaporates and cannot remain in the final piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThat is why I began to wonder — could the trace of water be captured and remembered within the work itself? Though water is no longer physically present, the piece appears as if it is glistening, moist, even wet. 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