June 13 (Sat) - 16 (Tue) "Kohei Wada Exhibition" to be held at the Uehara Store

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Uehara will host the first solo exhibition at our store by glass artist Kohei Wada from Saturday, June 13 to Tuesday, June 16.
“Kohei Wada Exhibition”
*The artist is scheduled to be present on the first day.

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“The more transparent it is, the more its form cannot be hidden.”
Every time I see Mr. Wada’s work, I feel the difficulty of working with glass and the tension involved in creating its form.
Clear glass in particular cannot rely on color or decoration to make an impression. That is precisely why every detail—the proportions, the thickness, the treatment of the rim, the way the legs stand, and even the slightest difference in balance—becomes the work’s impression.

There is a distinct tension in Mr. Wada’s glass.
Yet at the same time, it possesses a lightness that does not make the user feel stiff.
Modern, sleek, and somehow classic.
But it is not old-fashioned; it fits naturally into today’s dining tables and lifestyles.
I feel this balance is very characteristic of Mr. Wada.

Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1987.
He studied at the Toyama Glass Art Institute and worked at the Shinseiki Craft Museum in Seto City, a stage set production company, and Sai Glass Studio before going independent in 2022. He currently continues his work in a studio in Hiratsuka City.

Shaping glass, a fluid material, by rotating it smoothly and at a constant speed. Any hesitation would make it impossible to achieve the balance of design that is so characteristic of Mr. Wada. It is precisely because he possesses not only sense but also unwavering confidence and skill that he creates forms unique to him, where delicacy and strength coexist.

At this exhibition, we will introduce a selection of clear pieces that will look stunning on spring and summer tables, along with some gray pieces.

In addition to 12–3 types of gorgeous glasses, plates, bowls, and vases, we plan to display approximately 250 items, including cake domes, lighting, mobiles, and horse and donkey sculptures created using Venetian techniques.

Easy to use as tableware, yet more than just a tool.
Quiet and cool, yet somehow warm.
I feel this mysterious charm in his glass.

Please come to the store and see them for yourself, holding them in your hands.
Mr. Wada is also scheduled to be present on the first day!

We sincerely look forward to your visit. (Igarashi)

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“Kohei Wada Exhibition”
Saturday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 16, 2026
11:00 – 18:00
FOOD FOR THOUGHT / FOOD FOR THOUGHT Uehara Store
〒151-0064
2-33-4 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
03-6416-8294
*The artist is scheduled to be present on the first day.