哲学
Kogei
Japanese: 工芸
A general term for handicrafts that combine utility and beauty. Glass fusing is one such form.
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"Kogei" is a general term for handicrafts that embody both functionality and beauty. It encompasses many genres, such as ceramics, lacquerware, dyeing and weaving, and glasswork, in which artistic expression that makes the most of each material’s characteristics coexists with a focus on practical use. While fine art is intended for appreciation, crafts possess a beauty rooted in the context of their use.
Glass fusing is a form of craft that leverages the optical properties of glass, its physical ability to deform under heat, and its rich expressive potential in terms of color and transparency. At STUDIO POSI, we view craft not merely as a means of acquiring technical skills, but as a philosophical practice achieved through dialogue with the material.
This entry is written in Japanese by Rei Chikaoka and translated for readers outside Japan. If something reads oddly, the original is the source of truth.