C-DEPOT Shapes of Element

– Graduated from New York Bartending School.
– While studying at the university, he studied classical cocktails in New York and then he went to Europe to study mixology cocktails.
– Besides working at Park Hotel Tokyo as a bar manager, after winning awards in various competitions, he launched the Gastronomy Algorithm that creates new cocktails with companies, makes a collaboration of chef’s dish and his cocktails, opens seminar, produces bar tools, and more, and he is active all over the world.
– While keeping the traditional style in his mind, he uses the latest bar tools, unconventional materials, and cooking techniques to finish cocktails, and he has belief of taking lessons from history.

Began at Shiba Park Hotel in 1994. Starting with restaurant “Primula”, studied the essence of “Escoffier” at French restaurant “Four Seasons”. Assumed position as head chef of ART Lounge and The Society at Park Hotel Tokyo. Offers a diverse selection of cuisine centered on the “freedom of creation” that represents the atmosphere of Park Hotel Tokyo.

Born 1979 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
After graduating from the Tokyo Technical College for Cooking in 1999,
he studied Japanese cooking at “Hatsuhana” in a Hakone hotel, honed his skills at “Hanasansho” at the Park Hotel Tokyo, the Hyatt Regency Tokyo, and “Kappo Takumi” in Nishi-Azabu,
and was appointed as Head Chef at “Hanasansho”, Park Hotel Tokyo.

An artwork that allows one to experience “to see” “to touch,” and “to listen”. The integration of each sense evokes an infinite number of emotions. The warmth from the use of wood, the act of stroking a round form, and a melody like a lullaby, full of tenderness somehow all brings about a sense of nostalgia.

According to MATHRAX, rhinos are reminiscent of an image that has aspects of both kindness and strength. A handmade work in which the creators have put their heart and feelings into. Please enjoy art appreciation with an open mind!

The artist said that when she made the goat-shaped artwork using real leather, she felt “guilty” about making animal-shaped artworks using animal-derived materials. However, she thought that by doing so purposely, she is able to provide the memorial service for the livestock raised and used for the convenience for the humans.

This is the artwork in which the human ego is hidden in a cute appearance. I would like you to appreciate it while thinking about the importance of life.

The core relationship between tree and artist Sanae Yanagi who lives in the country-side existed mainly in the subconscious zone until 2012.  The three years she lived in France has brought this connection to reality. She discovered the charms and wonders in making art from trees, and changed to this field from her original stone sculpture. It is very rare to skillfully sew into the trunk of a tree which is her main material but she does it with ease, making this style undoubtedly a major characteristic of her works. This is a difficult innovation by a person who encountered wood carving not so long ago.

“Galaxy” particularly gives an impression of an image received from heaven, being imprinted on the trunk of a tree. The message of the heavenly body is strong and in line with the artist’s words that emphasize the heavenly body in her works. Looking at the work also generates an image of observing a giant galaxy far away in a refined and compact form. I felt the existence of a universe beyond the perception of time and space.

Blooming strongly from the cold white block.
We feel the energy of these beautiful flowers.
As flowers leave us seeds after it dies, this artwork makes us feel death is not just the end.

Death will happen to anyone at any time.
And it is an end and a beginning.

Our brain is constantly working in our daily lives.
Once you relax and breathe, try to face your reflection in the mirror.
Doing this, various thoughts will pop into your mind unconsciously.

In this work, I felt that the various invisible thought-circuits that overflow from your head are intricately mixed and changed, expressed by colored woven strings.

You can experience the reflection of yourself in the mirror becoming part of the work.

From this picture, I felt a fresh and warm energy, as if the god of water Ryujin (Japanese dragon) celebrating the blessings of nature.

The artist, Ms. Tsutsumi mentioned that the image and energy of this art are meditative and relaxing.

Now at this very moment, there are lots of types of energies in this world, and people are experiencing them.

This artwork made me think that the real abundance might be enjoying and tasting this moment.

If you have anxieties somewhere in your heart or want to celebrate something, I totally recommend you to interact with this picture which has a good vibe and is full of good energy.

This painting was made between autumn and winter 2017, when the artist was staying in Nakajo, Nagano City. The artist, inspired by the rich nature of Nakajo, tried to express the metaphorical aspects that we experience in life.

The title of the painting reflects the philosophical way of thinking on the way of life.
Japanese word “往 路” in title has the following meaning: way and return, lifeway in the present. When we are searching for meaning or looking for an inspiration, no matter how difficult, how hard it is, we only need to look at the destination and move on. Even if something obstructs the view and the visibility is not clear, we only have to go further this road, trusting the light shining ahead.
Accordingly, this work expresses the feelings of a person in various life situations.