{"product_id":"gumpu-nakamura-memory-of-water-cup","title":"\"Memory of Water\" Cup","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 cup · 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);\"\u003eThe piece appears glistening — moist, even wet — though no water remains. 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. This paradox lies at the heart of the work.\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;\"\u003eSince the piece also functions as a sake cup, great care has been taken to ensure it feels pleasant to hold and offers a smooth drinking experience.\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;\"\u003eW 2.5 × D 2.5 × H 2.7 in (63 × 63 × 68 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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