Collaboration with sculptor Taki Tamada from , 3,000 pearls transformed into an art piece
WSP Co., Ltd., which operates "MARLENA,"Collaboration with artist Taki Tamada, who revives cardboard as art.We are currently holding the
thisLove Our Nature CampaignIt started under the slogan "Let's love nature! Let's love things as they are!" to discover the existence of unique pearls nurtured by rich nature and to find new avenues.
Transforming pearls that do not meet jewelry grade into art pieces
Pearls, representing Japan, captivate people around the world with their beauty and are highly regarded by global fashion brands. However,There are strict standards for use as jewelry..
Pearls are classified into grade 1 and grade 2 at the time of bidding, and are further subdivided based on size, color, shape, and condition of blemishes, etc. (*1). Only about 13% of Japanese pearls are classified as grade 1, which is suitable for high-grade jewelry, while only about 7% are hybrid varieties crossed with foreign Akoya pearls.It is because of this system that Japanese pearl jewelry is recognized for its high quality.。
Generally, low-quality pearls that do not meet grade 2 are not sold and are used as raw materials for cosmetics
Providing 3000 pearls for the work
I want many people to understand how important it is to address the issues occurring in the marine environment and to preserve Japan's seas beautifully for the Japanese pearl industry.There was.
Therefore, to Mr. Tamada, a sculptor who breathes life into recycled cardboard and sends many works out into the world,Request for collaboration with unique Akoya pearls that were not considered jewelry quality., and we received your kind consent, making it possible to realize this.
A work using "approximately 3,000 pearls, each with different shapes and colors that do not meet jewelry grade," provided by our company, will be exhibited at the art exhibition "Sculptor Taki Tamada: Sea Creatures from the Cardboard Story" held at the Setouchi City Museum of Art starting from July 13 (Saturday).
If you have the opportunity to come to the neighborhood, please stop by.
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■Sculptor Takaki Tamada Profile
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1983
Creating three-dimensional works that uniquely capture the beauty and characteristics of living things using only recycled cardboard.
Actively engaged in exhibitions both domestically and internationally, window displays, TV media, and workshops.
We are spreading our unique technique that utilizes the strength and flexibility of cardboard in the field of art education.
■ "Sculptor Taki Tamada Sea Creatures from the Cardboard Story" Exhibition
Now that SDGs have become a social theme, we will feature about 20 works themed around the ocean, including environmental issues and endangered species, using 100% recyclable cardboard.
Event Period: July 13, 2024 (Saturday) to September 1, 2024 (Sunday)
Location: Setouchi City Museum of Art (Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture)
For more details, please check the Setouchi City Art Museum website.