In Japanese arts, lacquerware is a traditional craft which has evolved through thousands of years and remains alive today. Amongst other techniques, Maki-e stands out as one of the most refined methods of decoration, inspired by waka poems being translated into motifs.
It affirms artisanal excellence while establishing a link with an object that is at once cultural, personal, and rare.
Rooted in CELINE’s deepest values, transmission and respect are, in the same way, together fueled by the heritage of its rich past and considered as one of the strongest pillars on which to build its vision for the future.
Through this immersive experience, visitors are invited to witness how the elegance of CELINE’s heritage is infused with the unique spirit of Japanese aesthetics.
Imagined as a symbolic journey, CELINE MAKI-E features reinterpretations of the iconic Triomphe logo, in a cultural exchange between Japanese artists and the house’s emblem.
By linking rich traditions to contemporary art forms, the exhibition underlines the unequalled savoir-faire that lives in every creation, and celebrates fifty-five years of CELINE’s presence in Japan.
The temporary space features Urushi lacquered art pieces from the group Hikoju Makie as well as CELINE Classique Triomphe bags, developed exclusively for the Expo by our Ateliers in Italy.
Two movies, by visual artist Soshi Nakamura, highlight hands at work, in an echoing demonstration of savoir-faire from both Japanese craftsmen and CELINE leatherworkers.
Soshi Nakamura also partnered with CELINE to produce an oneiric movie, “Ten Landscapes of Dreams” displayed in a dedicated room, made of a wall of mirrors facing a giant LED screen.
In this film, the Triomphe symbol travels and evolves in a visual ode to Japanese spirituality, gracefully embodying the relationship our house has built with the country since 1970, when its first store opened in Tokyo.
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