—Osamu SARUYAMA—
Exhibition: Sky and Fragrance — Osamu Saruyama
Dates: From Friday, October 31, 2025
@ “Re Gallery SCEARN”
3-13-7 2F Kita-aoyama
Minato Tokyo/107-0061 Japan
03-6433-5201
11:00–19:00
closed on Mondays https://scearn.com/
Curated by ONESTORY — “Re Gallery SCEARN” opens inside Onward Kashiyama’s new brand flagship, SCEARN.
Its first exhibition features designer Osamu Saruyama and his iconic work Jizaikagi (Hanging Hook).
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SCEARN is a new daily luxury brand created by Onward Kashiyama, reinterpreting the elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics in a modern way to bring quiet richness to everyday life.
Its flagship store, SCEARN AOYAMA, is a concept store designed to engage all five senses. The space, designed by Seoul-based Creative Studio Unravel, draws inspiration from the beauty of emptiness found in Japanese gardens.
On the second floor, Re Gallery SCEARN, curated by ONESTORY, opens as a new space for cultural expression.
The inaugural exhibition features designer Osamu Saruyama and his iconic work Jizaikagi, offering a contemporary interpretation of Japan’s timeless beauty and craftsmanship.
Curated by ONESTORY, this special exhibition presents the works of designer Osamu Saruyama, who explores the reinterpretation of Japan’s traditional beauty through distinctive forms. Centering on his signature piece Jizaikagi, the installation resonates with the atmosphere of SCEARN AOYAMA, celebrating refined craftsmanship and the serene beauty found in the act of “suspending” objects such as incense holders, flower vases, and candles.
We are pleased to announce that KAMAKURA meet will feature an exhibition by designer Osamu Saruyama titled “Centered Around Brush and Ink Works and Clocks,”on view from Friday, September 19 to Monday, October 6, 2025.This exhibition presents original works of Japanese brush and ink, inspired by the handwritten menus of traditional izakaya, alongside one-of-a-kind clocks reimagined from vintage timepieces. Each creation reflects Saruyama’s distinct sensibility and refined aesthetic. We look forward to welcoming you.
I’ve always liked izakaya and spent much of my youth in them. The sake, the food, the vessels—yes—but I was most drawn to the menus. They reflect the sensibility of a place. Not just the items listed, but the way they’re written or drawn. A commission for calligraphy gave me the idea to try drawing a menu of my own. Perhaps those missed last trains weren’t for nothing. Life takes unexpected turns.
The clocks shown with the brush and ink works are each reworked from vintage pieces. I strip away the excess, shape the case, choose the color, and finish each by hand. It’s not quick work, but it gives new form to something overlooked. I’m glad if it helps someone who’s been looking for a clock that feels right.These days, I find myself watching the clock, drawn by the sound of its gentle chime—though once I start drinking, I still tend to forget the time. If one of these clocks had been in the izakaya, maybe I wouldn’t have missed the last train. Then again, life was never meant to be that simple.
Osamu Saruyama | Designer
Born in 1966. Founder of “Guillemets Layout Studio” and the shop “Saruyama,” formerly based in Azabu, Tokyo, specializing in antique tableware and ceramics. His practice spans graphic, product, and spatial design. He collaborates widely with ceramicists, metalworkers, and other artists, and also composes and performs music for theatre, film, and exhibitions.
The shop is now closed, and his design studio has relocated to Taito-ku.
Title: Osamu Saruyama Exhibition “Centered Around Brush and Ink Works and Clocks”
Dates: Friday, September 19–Sunday, October 6, 2025
Hours: 11:00–17:00 (Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays)
Venue: KAMAKURA meet, 1-2-13 Omachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0007
On Display and Available for Purchase: Brush and ink works, Clocks, and more
Artist in Gallery: Saturday, September 20
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 20, 16:00–19:00
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