Chloé Leenheer Instagram – As I am an Amsterdam Art ambassador, I wanted to share with you some highlights from the recent edition of the Open Studios @rijksacademie . Among the diverse array of works you see in this post, I’d love to spotlight the mesmerizing vessels by @aiozaki.works . Absolutely smitten with their stunning craftsmanship and profound meaning. In Ai’s words:
‘I made them to use as vessels for making pickles. They are also urns for bones, burial jars, and vessels for life, including our bodies. When fermentation occurs, the jar becomes a habitat for microorganisms. When making pickles, I put some vegetables and salt into the jar and press them with weight. The water from the vegetables seeps out, and the salty water overflows from its eyes.
I remember picking up my grandfather’s bones with chopsticks after the cremation. This is called “Kotsuage”. After that, we had a banquet together, talking about our grandfather and eating with chopsticks. It felt as if the Kotsuage was still going on, and the urn was a part of our body. | Posted on 16/Jun/2024 21:30:13
