Kintsugi:
to rejoin with gold
An IVY & GAULT exhibition featuring authentic kintsugi works by Japanese artist Ai Moliya
Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken, chipped or cracked ceramics & decorating the joined parts with gold. Apparently worthless shards are transformed into beautiful works of art through kintsugi repair. This process makes sturdy repairs using non-toxic, food-safe materials. It is highly practical & allows people to take continued pleasure in the use of their beloved ceramic works. The distinctive aspect of Kintsugi repair is that it revives formerly broken parts with new beauty. In the time-honored process, there is a culture of appreciating a new beauty in the broken.
Do you have a ceramic piece that has been chipped or broken? Bring it along to the opening night & Ai can tell you an estimate of a kintsugi repair fee.
OPENING Friday 15th September | 5pm
Join us for drinks, music & the opportunity to meet the artist. Be first to view the exhibition, including works for sale. From 5pm until late.
Ai Moliya’s exhibition Kintsugi: to rejoin with gold will run until the 29th of September.
Feeling inspired?
IVY & GAULT will be hosting a 3-part Workshop on the art of Kintsugi led by Ai Moliya. Participants will gain a hands-on insight into the traditional practice using authentic methods & materials.
Ai was Born in Okayama, Japan. She studied painting & graphic design in Kobe before working as a graphic designer in Tokyo. In 2016, Ai learnt fundamental kintsugi techniques. Since 2017 she has been working as a specialist kintsugi artist based in Berlin, while continuing the development of her work as a graphic designer & painter. The main materials which she uses for kintsugi repair are Japanese urushi lacquer & real gold powder. Both are authentic materials for traditional kintsugi & completely food-safe for repairs to functional ceramics.