【NEW ARRIVAL】Trace of Stranger
ーGiving form to someone's memories from somewhere in town
This limited edition of 30 pieces, each handcrafted by the artist's father, a plaster craftsman, encapsulates the presence and memories of someone who may have once existed.
New works are already here!
When traveling, you sometimes come across things that inexplicably catch your eye, things you just can't let go of. You might buy them, calling it "sourcing," but then you can't put a price on them, or you can't bear to part with them...
This time, two new models are already available. We will continue to trace and collect strange things whenever we find them.
aq774 myth profile
An antique torso found at a flea market in France. Is it Zeus or Poseidon? We've subtly adapted the unique Aquvii shape to create a form that suits any space.
aq775 humpty cup
I originally had an old salt and pepper Humpty Dumpty. It had a base, but it would fall over when placed. A Humpty was born that wouldn't fall over when placed on my favorite egg holder.
A collaborative work with my father, a plaster craftsman
I send the original object, which will become the prototype, to my father, a plaster craftsman who has created many Aquvii products with me. He is a craftsman who has been involved in the restoration of the State Guest House and Kabuki-za.As always, I receive a bewildered message: "...What is this?" No, this time, the "What is this?" feeling was stronger than ever.
Nevertheless, after a few phone calls and images to convey the idea, he somehow manages to give it shape. Conveying the concept is surprisingly important. There are no instructions; it's a cycle of sending, discussing, getting a sample, complaining and being complained to.
30 pieces per type, limited edition
There is a limit to the number of products that can be produced from a plaster mold.
Normally, Aquvii products remake the mold whenever that limit is reached, but this time, we decided to leverage that "limit" to create a limited edition of 30 pieces per mold.
Rather than infinitely increasing and diluting, we hope these 30 pieces will quietly spread and become new memories for someone. Each piece is individually numbered as proof of its authenticity.
"Spice" for your space
In an era of much uncertainty, this work is created with reliable craftsmanship. If these pieces, purified through the Aquvii filter, can become objects that add a pleasant "spice" to your space, there would be no greater joy.
