Shūseki (III), Toru Horiguchi

Born in 1976, in Tokyo. After completing an apprenticeship under the tutelage of the 2nd Shūseki, Tomio Suda (Certified Holder of Intangible Cultural Property of Koto Ward), he inherits his mentor’s title as the 3rd Shūseki. He founds Horiguchi Kiriko and is certified as a Japanese Traditional Artisan (in Edo-kiriko). He has won numerous awards such as Best Prize at the Edo-kiriko New Works Exhibition and the Good Design Award. His works have been exhibited not only in Japan but also all over the world, such as: New York, Paris and London, gaining global acclaim, where his creations are collected by museums.

He has widely expanded his activities beyond usual boundaries, working for example on lighting in luxury hotels and supervising package designs. While promoting the qualities of Edo-kiriko, he is recently also devoting his efforts on training his successors.

Awards

2016 Good Design Award – Japanese Tea Pet-Bottle Design produced by ASAHI SOFT DRINKS CO., LTD (Asahi-Inryo Rokujyo Mugicya Pet-Bottle Design) Japan Package Contest, Japan Star Award – Asahi-Inryo Rokujyo Mugicya Pet-Bottle Design Asia Star Contest, Asia star award – Asahi-Inryo Rokujyo Mugicya Pet-Bottle Design 2013 Good Design Award – Tokyo Crafts & Design (which includes 2 of Toru’s works ‘Paper Weight Moire’ and ‘Kiriko Ring’) 2011 Selected Work – Japan Craft Award 50th Anniversary 2010 Highest Award – ‘TOKYO SKY TREE 2010’ Edo Kiriko New Work Award (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Director-General, Manufacturing Industries Bureau Award) ORBIS Group CSR CEO Award 2009 Highest Award – ‘Inside beauty’ Edo Kiriko New Work Award (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Director-General, Manufacturing Industries Bureau Award)

Exhibitions

2017 A collaboration project of Kanto-METI (Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry) and Singapore deign department ‘Kyo Project’ / Singapore 2016 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan ‘Japan Brand Project’ / Finland, France and UK Design Code / Roppongi Hills 2015 Solo Exhibition ‘SHUSEKI, the third’ / Takashimaya Nihonbashi Cut-Glass Accents / Japanese Embassy in London 2014 Cut x Cut – Photographer Michiharu Baba x SHUSEKI, the third / Ruan Ginza Gallary TOKYO WANDERING CRAFT 2014 / Shibuya Hikarie 47 MUSEUM GLOBAL EXHIBITION EN / Shibuya Hikarie Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo NIPPONISTA / Isetan Mitsukoshi (As a part of New York Fashion Week) 2013 Edo Kiriko – 15 Young Talents who carries Japanese traditional / Itochu Aoyama Art Square 2012 Edo Kiriko – Beauty and Tradition of Japanese Cut Glass / Seto Museum COOL JAPAN WAO – Craft Renaissance Project (Selected Exhibitor) / New York, Paris 365 Days Charming Everyday Things (Selected Exhibitor) /Paris, Japan Kirameki Leads Us to the Shiny Future / POLA GINZA Window Display 2011 EXHIBITION Toru Horiguchi v2 (Solo Exhibition) / Wada Gallery Edo Kiriko – Beauty and Tradition of Japanese Cut Glass’ (Exhibitor) / Machida City Museum Temporary Special Exhibition (Invited Exhibitor) / Ishikawa Prefecture Traditional Industry and Craft Gallery Art Chicago (Exhibitor) / Chicago Art Fair Kyoto (Exhibitor) / Kyoto 2010 The Art Show JAPAN (Group Exhibitor) / Wada Gallery Exhibition Toru Horiguchi v1 (Solo Exhibition) / Wada Gallery 2009 ‘Brilliant Noël – Shine – / POLA MUSEUM ANNEX