COVERCHORD EXCLUSIVE

Ayoo Naoki Kanazawa
Solo Exhibition

“Savor the Moment”
Ceramicist Naoki Kanazawa’s exhibition starts Saturday, 16th September　

Saturday 16th - Sunday 24th September

Ceramicist Naoki Kanazawa, also known as Ayoo, will be holding a solo exhibition at our Nakameguro store in Tokyo next week.

Born and raised in Shimoshima, one of the Amakusa Islands in Kumamoto Prefecture, Naoki Kanazawa was born into a family of potters and has been practicing ceramics since the age of 18. Last year, he and his wife Ayoo Sachi established their own studio and artist name “Ayoo,” creating artworks inspired by the beautiful natural landscape of Amakusa.

His creations include practical daily tableware, vases, and other small objects, infused with a distinctive “Ayoo essence.”

In the midst of our busy days, we sometimes need time to pause and return to ourselves, if only for a moment. Savoring a cup of coffee during a moment of respite. Getting lost in a good book, or immersing yourself in music. Carefully crafting a recipe you love, and relishing its taste. Or simply doing nothing for a little while. Let's savor these gentle moments of life with the pottery of Naoki Kanazawa.

In this exhibition, you'll find a diverse range of ceramics, from long-running favorites to brand-new creations making their debut. There will be an extensive lineup that seamlessly blends into your daily life. Please pick them up and imagine the “moments” that fit best into your day-to-day.

This solo exhibition will be held at Coverchord Nakameguro, and a special display will be provided by edenworks flower shop in Yoyogi Uehara.

This solo exhibition will be held at Coverchord Nakameguro, and a special display will be provided by edenworks flower shop in Yoyogi Uehara.
On Saturday the 23rd, the director of edenworks will also be hosting a dry flower workshop. Cherishing the beauty of dried flowers, which stops and preserves time in its flow, is yet another way to savor a moment in time.
On Saturday the 23rd, the director of edenworks will also be hosting a dry flower workshop. Cherishing the beauty of dried flowers, which stops and preserves time in its flow, is yet another way to savor a moment in time.

Limited numbers of dried flower sets will be available in-store during this exhibition.

Check our Instagram @coverchord_nakameguro to keep up to date on further details.

OOBACHI ¥15,000

DRIP＆SERVER ¥20,000
ROUND MUG ¥5,000 -
GLAZE 15cm PLATE ¥4,500
STEPPED PLATE ¥6,000

MAMEZARA ¥4,000

FLAT PLATE ¥6,000

VASE LARGE ¥25,000

FLAT PLATE ¥6,000
MAMEZARA ¥4,000
CAFE AU LAIT BOWL ¥5,500

TEA POT ¥20,000
SOBACHOKO ¥4,500

FLAT ROUND PLATE ¥20,000
LONG PLATE ¥10,000
FLAT PLATE ¥6,000

INCENSE HOLDER ¥3,500

GLAZE 15cm PLATE ¥4,500-
LARGE PLATE ¥15,000-

kukka MUG ¥5,000

SINGLE FLOWER VASE ¥8,000 -
VASE S ¥10,000
VASE M ¥12,000

Ayoo Naoki Kanazawa
Born in 1989 on Amakusa's Shimojima Island.
Joined pottery business at age 18 in 2008.
Established an independent kiln under the name Ayoo in 2022.

Ayoo Sachi
Began working in video planning and production in 2008. Creates video, photography, text, and layouts for Ayoo since 2022.

Website_ayoo-utuwakeshiki.com
Instagram_@ayoo_pottery

Emi Shinozaki
Emi Shinozaki explores the potential of flowers with her unique sensibility, creating new creations using plants. Her creative endeavors encompass a wide range of projects related to flowers, from window displays, interior decorations, and collaborations with brands, to sets for large-scale productions like magazines, advertisements, commercials, and music videos.

Instagram_@edenworks