Artist Talk: Art, Wine, and Music - by Eri SASAKI

February 15 (Sat), 2025
15:30 ~ 17:30
Venue: Honmoku Store
Free Admission

From February 8 to February 28, 2025, we are pleased to host a solo exhibition by Eri Sasaki, a Yokohama-based glass artist. To celebrate this special occasion, a celebration event will take place on February 15, starting 3:30 PM.

Event Highlights

• Introduction of the artist
• Art talk
• Wine presentation
• Live jazz performance

Enjoy an elegant atmosphere where you can sip wine, engage directly with the artist, and immerse yourself in a delightful and inspiring experience.

Message from the Artist

My name is Eri Sasaki, and I create glass accessories and objects under the concept of "wearable art."

As an artist working primarily with abstract forms, my journey led me to discover borosilicate glass while searching for new materials to bring my three-dimensional works to life.

This remarkable glass—commonly used for heat-resistant glassware like beakers—is shaped using a high-temperature burner with oxygen. The type of flame, whether oxidizing or reducing, can transform a single color of glass into a mesmerizing array of shades and metallic lusters.

When exposed to fire, glass flows like a liquid, and I strive to create organic, nature-inspired forms that take shape under the influence of fire and gravity. Glass, in essence, is an art born from fire—a phoenix rising from the flames.

My work is deeply inspired by Émile Gallé, a pioneer of Art Nouveau glass, whose creations were influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement—a response to mass production—and the Japanese artist Hokkai Takashima, who introduced Japanese aesthetics to France.

In today’s world, where mechanization and mass production continue to dominate, I am committed to crafting glass art that stands apart—art that conveys a sense of life and individuality.

Glass has long captivated the human heart with its timeless beauty. My hope is that people will wear, carry, and cherish these delicate creations, keeping their beauty close in everyday life. This passion is what drives me to create glass art.

The name of my online shop, "Que Bonita," comes from the Portuguese phrase meaning "How beautiful!" It perfectly captures the awe and emotion I felt when I first encountered this incredible material.

I invite you to explore my work and experience the beauty of glass art with me..

About Eri Sasaki

• Born in Kanagawa Prefecture
• Graduated from Musashino Art University, Practical Arts Department
• Solo Exhibitions:
  1983–1986: Gallery Shunju (Tokyo)
  1993: Iwasaki Museum (Yokohama)
  1998–1999: Gallery Q (Tokyo) "Convergence and Divergence"
  2001: Gallery Yamaguchi (Tokyo) "Gensei"
  2002: Gallery Yamaguchi "Inside Out"
  2003: Jirei Art (Yokohama) "Life itself – Inori"
  2004: Jirei Art "Depth of Air"
  2005: Gallery Yamaguchi (Tokyo) "When Flowers Are Born"
  2007: Toki Art Space (Tokyo) "To Those Who Continue to Live"
  2008: Toki Art Space "DETACHMENT"
  2009: Toki Art Space "The Time of Flowers, the Place of Light"
  2011: Toki Art Space "In the Crimson of Flowers"
  2013: Toki Art Space "Flowers Bloom for Prayers"
  2014: Tanzawa Art Festival Tanaka Contemporary Art Institute "Glass and Iron Installation"
  2016: Toki Art Space "The Well – Eri Sasaki × Sami Kawanishi: Rain Falls to the Earth"
  2024: Toki Art Space "Light, Material, Words + Soundscapes"

How to Join

Please register for the event by using the [Add to Cart] button. Admission is free of charge.

Place:
Daniel's Wine Shop
Honmoku Street

Address:
231-0806
Yokohama, Naka-ku,
Honmoku-cho, 1-9, 1F

Access map here

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Age Restriction
Alcohol will not be served to customers under 20 years of age.

No Driving
As this event includes wine tasting, we kindly ask you not to come by car. There is no parking available at the venue.