(KOKU)
2024
of a space
‘I have created worlds for stage, for the dance scene, to realise that the every day is a
stage.
The kind of transcendence that we can experience watching a theatre or a dance piece becomes
too isolated on stage, within our present consumed by the mundane.
‘of a dress’ was the first initiative to bring this
ephemeral feeling off the stage, into the every day, capturing in material this transcendence out of the
ordinary.’
‘of a space’ is a home for ‘of a dress’
and likeminded type of garments, where shapes and materials can design stories. A home to a play on living,
where
the choice of architectural details, interior objects small to large by their placement create other rooms
within
rooms, where
art and craft sublimate the every day requirements of function.
We offer you a curation of garments and accessories, as well as future exhibitions with the artists that fill
these rooms with inspiration.
We are a creative studio, using art and architecture to infuse any reality with this feeling
of a …
To arrange a visit please book an appointment via e-mail and we will be in touch. Looking forward to meeting you..
We are open for architectural
and design projects.
Reach out via e-mail.
The Japanese term “枯白” (koku) translates to “withered white” in English. This term can be interpreted as
referring to something that has aged or faded to a pale, whitish colour, typically with connotations of elegance or
dignified aging. The concept might suggest beauty or a refined aesthetic that comes with age, commonly appreciated in the
context of traditional Japanese culture.
Based in a nature-rich area of Western Japan, KOKU is an artisanal furniture studio, drawing inspiration from the
textures and forms found in nature with a profound respect. The objects crafted from wood and metal, reinterpreted
anew, celebrate their expression as the material changes with time.
With past exhibitions in Osaka, Tokyo, Taiwan and China, KOKU's founders Takaaki & Naomi Inui are presenting their
first European exhibition at OF A SPACE,
Reykjavik.
OPEN UNTIL MID-JANUARY 2025
ÓDINSGATA 22, REYKJAVIK
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