'Artist of the month'......September 2021
'Voice' of this month on Lost In Jewellery Magazine is artist
Takashi Kojima
"My heart is always looking for a new place."
Takashi Kojima
Takashi Kojima
'Runner' Jewelry Collection
Takashi Kojima grew up in Kyoto in a family of artists: a father who is a Japanese-style painter, and a mother who is a craftsperson. Takashi studied architecture at Kyoto University of Art and Design while attending engraving school at night to study jewelry. He is renowned for his constructive jewelry design that is inspired by the design and concept creation process of architecture. His recent activities go beyond jewelry, such as exhibiting at a contemporary art gallery and collaborating with contemporary artists.blurring the boundaries between fine and applied art, between superior craftsmanship and the daily handeling of an object, is essentially Japanese. Takashi’s work has been shown in various galleries, art fairs, and art museums around the world since 2007 in the following countries: Japan, United States, South Korea, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, Thailand, Switzerland.
Some of his works are permanently collected in art museums in Netherlands, France, and Switzerland.
In addition to jewelry creation, Takashi teaches young artists in Kobe Design University since 2010.
Some of his works are permanently collected in art museums in Netherlands, France, and Switzerland.
In addition to jewelry creation, Takashi teaches young artists in Kobe Design University since 2010.
Point
ring_3 Ring
silver , blue glass,
synthetic ruby,
cubic zirconia, PH Artist
Artist Takashi Kojima
"I think Jewellery should uplift the wearer's feelings.
On the other hand, the concept of my work involves contradictions and problems in the
consumer society. I hope that by wearing my jewelry, it will become a communication tool for conversation."
Takashi Kojima
On the other hand, the concept of my work involves contradictions and problems in the
consumer society. I hope that by wearing my jewelry, it will become a communication tool for conversation."
Takashi Kojima
'Point Ring' Jewelry Collection
CV
Interview to the artist
Interview to the artist
1. Where is your inspiration coming from ?
News and culture of various countries. It's an opportunity to think about modern times
and history and act on what you can do. In particular, the situation and history of own
country (Japan) are important factors.
2・What are you trying to communicate with your Artwork?
I think Jewellery should uplift the wearer's feelings.
On the other hand, the concept of my work involves contradictions and problems in the
consumer society. I hope that by wearing my jewelry, it will become a communication tool for conversation.
3・Which material do you prefer to use and why ?
The most representative is the series that uses natural stones and synthetic stones.
Jewels have the power to simply make you think they are beautiful. I like its simplicity.
On the other hand, I'm also interested in the dark side of the long history of gems.
(But I've loved jewelry since I was little, so it may be instinct.)
In recent years, The role, trace and form of the objects that are not main products in a
consumer society have constantly interested me. When you buy a product, it always comes
with extras such as packaging and cushioning materials but we are not much aware of
paying for them. Some extras show their main productsʼ real natures better than these
products do. I think that making these extras into jewelry and wearing them as a
communication tool will help us develop new ideas and stories in our social lives.
In my work, a series that uses the frame part called "runner" after removing the parts of
the plastic model. Another series that uses only the lid of CHANEL's old perfume bottle.
4・How much value do you give to researching material for your creations?
First of all, there is an important concept, and find a material that matches it.
I takes a very long time to find a material, how to express it, and what kind of technique
to use. However, I don't make materials myself, so researching materials is not so long.
5・Is it more important for you the process, or the final Artwork itself?
As a work, I think that the final product is everything.
However, the thoughts generated in the process lead to the next thoughts and works,
so they are very important in my life.
6・Is there an Artist you prefer & admire and why ?
It is my father. My father was a painter and a professor at an art university. He was only
interested in his own work, and when I saw him pursuing his own work, I learned how to
live as an artist. Five years have passed since he died, and four retrospective exhibitions
have been held at museums in Japan. I am learning the fact that true artists stay alive.
7・Have you ever thought to collaborate with other Artists , or do you like to work on
your own?
I like collaboration very much. I have collaborated twice in the past. One is Takahiro
Iwasaki, the representative of the 2017 Venice Biennale Japan Pavilion. It was a support
project related to the Biennale, I was strongly inspired by the thoughts and commitment
of the top artists. And I was impressed by the work of the contemporary art gallerist.
The other is contemporary jewellery artist Fumiki Taguchi. Realized in 2018. He uses
metal to give a really special expression. It's an incredible work. He is a close friend who
can share the same feeling, so when we thought about the design together, the design
was decided immediately. They were really exciting works and I have hopes to continue.
8・Where do you feel you are at with your last Art collection?
My heart is always looking for a new place.
Two years ago I had a solo exhibition at a contemporary art gallery. In Japan, it is
unusual for a jeweler to hold a solo exhibition at a contemporary art gallery. I thought
the concept was very important for exhibiting jewellery and making it recognized as
contemporary art. The result is a very successful solo exhibition in the history of the
gallery. Since it is in the form of jewelry that we can wear, the concept is completed and
it is recognized as a work of art. It's very important.
Next year, I have a solo exhibition at the same gallery, so I'm planning a new concept
work. I hope to discover and aim for new places after the solo exhibition.
9・What have you discovered about yourself as an Artist along the years ?
My thoughts change all the time, but I like jewelry and always think about new works. I
have more and more possibilities for the role that jewelry can do in society. It is the
excitement and discovery.
10・Two words to describe your last Artwork collection.
Hope & Diversity
1. Where is your inspiration coming from ?
News and culture of various countries. It's an opportunity to think about modern times
and history and act on what you can do. In particular, the situation and history of own
country (Japan) are important factors.
2・What are you trying to communicate with your Artwork?
I think Jewellery should uplift the wearer's feelings.
On the other hand, the concept of my work involves contradictions and problems in the
consumer society. I hope that by wearing my jewelry, it will become a communication tool for conversation.
3・Which material do you prefer to use and why ?
The most representative is the series that uses natural stones and synthetic stones.
Jewels have the power to simply make you think they are beautiful. I like its simplicity.
On the other hand, I'm also interested in the dark side of the long history of gems.
(But I've loved jewelry since I was little, so it may be instinct.)
In recent years, The role, trace and form of the objects that are not main products in a
consumer society have constantly interested me. When you buy a product, it always comes
with extras such as packaging and cushioning materials but we are not much aware of
paying for them. Some extras show their main productsʼ real natures better than these
products do. I think that making these extras into jewelry and wearing them as a
communication tool will help us develop new ideas and stories in our social lives.
In my work, a series that uses the frame part called "runner" after removing the parts of
the plastic model. Another series that uses only the lid of CHANEL's old perfume bottle.
4・How much value do you give to researching material for your creations?
First of all, there is an important concept, and find a material that matches it.
I takes a very long time to find a material, how to express it, and what kind of technique
to use. However, I don't make materials myself, so researching materials is not so long.
5・Is it more important for you the process, or the final Artwork itself?
As a work, I think that the final product is everything.
However, the thoughts generated in the process lead to the next thoughts and works,
so they are very important in my life.
6・Is there an Artist you prefer & admire and why ?
It is my father. My father was a painter and a professor at an art university. He was only
interested in his own work, and when I saw him pursuing his own work, I learned how to
live as an artist. Five years have passed since he died, and four retrospective exhibitions
have been held at museums in Japan. I am learning the fact that true artists stay alive.
7・Have you ever thought to collaborate with other Artists , or do you like to work on
your own?
I like collaboration very much. I have collaborated twice in the past. One is Takahiro
Iwasaki, the representative of the 2017 Venice Biennale Japan Pavilion. It was a support
project related to the Biennale, I was strongly inspired by the thoughts and commitment
of the top artists. And I was impressed by the work of the contemporary art gallerist.
The other is contemporary jewellery artist Fumiki Taguchi. Realized in 2018. He uses
metal to give a really special expression. It's an incredible work. He is a close friend who
can share the same feeling, so when we thought about the design together, the design
was decided immediately. They were really exciting works and I have hopes to continue.
8・Where do you feel you are at with your last Art collection?
My heart is always looking for a new place.
Two years ago I had a solo exhibition at a contemporary art gallery. In Japan, it is
unusual for a jeweler to hold a solo exhibition at a contemporary art gallery. I thought
the concept was very important for exhibiting jewellery and making it recognized as
contemporary art. The result is a very successful solo exhibition in the history of the
gallery. Since it is in the form of jewelry that we can wear, the concept is completed and
it is recognized as a work of art. It's very important.
Next year, I have a solo exhibition at the same gallery, so I'm planning a new concept
work. I hope to discover and aim for new places after the solo exhibition.
9・What have you discovered about yourself as an Artist along the years ?
My thoughts change all the time, but I like jewelry and always think about new works. I
have more and more possibilities for the role that jewelry can do in society. It is the
excitement and discovery.
10・Two words to describe your last Artwork collection.
Hope & Diversity
'Point OBJ' Jewelry Collection
Point -obj_MANDARA_3
Brooch
silver, quartz,topaz
, PH Artist
|
Point
-obj_MANDARA_1
Brooch
silver, smoky quartz,
PH Artist
|
Artist Takashi Kojima
"In my jewellery design, first of all, there is an important concept, and find a material that matches it.
I takes a very long time to find a material, how to express it, and what kind of technique
to use. However, I don't make materials myself, so researching materials is not so long."
Takashi Kojima
I takes a very long time to find a material, how to express it, and what kind of technique
to use. However, I don't make materials myself, so researching materials is not so long."
Takashi Kojima
Point
-obj_pendant
Pendant
silver, quartz, onix,
pearl, cubic zirconia,
synthetic ruby,
PH Artist
|
Point -effect_1
Pendant
silver ,quartz,
onix, topaz,
cubic zirconia
synthetic stones, PH Artist
|
Point
obj_YOROI
Pendant
silver, pearl,
cubic zirconia,
synthetic stones, PH Artist
|
Point
-obj_ring
Ring
silver, quartz, pearl,
cubic zirconia,
synthetic ruby
k18 gold plating, PH Artist
Artist Takashi Kojima
"As a work, I think that the final product is everything.
However, the thoughts generated in the process lead to the next thoughts and works, so they are very important in my life."
Takashi Kojima
However, the thoughts generated in the process lead to the next thoughts and works, so they are very important in my life."
Takashi Kojima
'Parfum' Collection
PARFUM_28ml
ring
Perfume bottle
,
Silver,
photo by
Takashi Kuroyanagi
|
PARFUM_28ml
Pendant
Perfume bottle
,
Silver,
photo by
Takashi Kuroyanagi
|
"My thoughts change all the time, but I like jewelry and always think about new works. I
have more and more possibilities for the role that jewelry can do in society.
It is the excitement and discovery."
Takashi Kojima
have more and more possibilities for the role that jewelry can do in society.
It is the excitement and discovery."
Takashi Kojima
PARFUM_100ml
Brooch, Pendant
Perfume bottle
,
Silver,
photo by
Takashi Kuroyanagi
Artist Takashi Kojima
