On the morning of September 19th, the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Shapes of the Earth" took place at the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Center. The exhibition was organized by the Center and the Hanoi Museum in collaboration with Phu Lang pottery village (Bac Ninh), Toho pottery village (Japan), and artisans from Vietnam and abroad.
The exhibition aims to connect and support the enhancement of creative capacity for the traditional art community; to introduce and honor the core values of pottery making.
This is also partly a result of the pottery development project in Phu Lang commune, Bac Ninh province, between Phu Lang pottery village and Toho village (Japan), opening up a long-term connection between the two craft villages in preserving and promoting the value of traditional pottery.
Opening the exhibition, Director of the Hanoi Museum Nguyen Tien Da emphasized that the rustic and familiar Phu Lang pottery, alongside the refined and meticulous Toho pottery, when placed together in one space, has become a testament to the meeting and connection between two cultures, two villages, and two traditional craft communities.
Through this exhibition, the organizers hope to promote, nurture, and spread the spirit of love for traditional handcrafted pottery, while affirming the enduring cultural connection between Vietnam and Japan.
The "Shapes from the Earth" exhibition will serve as a strong cultural bridge, opening up new opportunities for collaboration and creativity.
Mr. Mitsutaka Hiromatsu, Third Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, shared his particular impression of Phu Lang pottery products after having the opportunity to admire and directly observe the production process.
He has used products such as teapots and teacups from the pottery village in his daily life and expressed his belief that this exhibition will attract a large number of visitors, helping to bring Phu Lang pottery products closer to the public. He also hopes that the cooperative relationship between the two pottery villages will become even deeper.
From the perspective of an artisan, Mr. Onimaru Hikezan, Director of the Toho-Phu Lang Village Pottery Project, expressed his honor to interact with the artisans and leaders of Phu Lang commune; and hoped that in the future, they could continue to develop the pottery craft together, creating products that bring spiritual value to consumers.
Through cultural exchange activities like this exhibition, he believes that Vietnam and Japan will together build an even stronger cooperative relationship in the future.
The exhibition "Shapes of the Earth" showcases 67 outstanding works from apprentices of the Phu Lang pottery village and Japanese artisans from the Toho pottery village.
Each product is not just an object or a work of art, but also a mark of culture, of the hands and hearts of the ceramic artisans.
Besides its artistic value, the exhibition also demonstrates the friendship and collaboration between the artisan community and management agencies in preserving and developing the cultural heritage of traditional craft villages.
At the exhibition, the public can admire ceramic works, experience pottery making, enjoy tea ceremonies, and practice Ikebana flower arranging as a form of meditation. Each visitor will find their own peaceful and beautiful moment throughout the event.
The exhibition "Shapes of the Land" is open to visitors from September 19-29 at the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Center - Hanoi Museum, Pham Hung Street, Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/trien-lam-dang-hinh-cua-dat-cau-noi-van-hoa-viet-nam-nhat-ban-post1062799.vnp
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