The tagline of “Subsequence” is “Arts & Crafts for the Age of Eclectic.” This experimental project will cover a wide range of arts, crafts and culture from all sorts, regardless of generation, gender or nationality. Featuring domestic and international contributors for the editing and compilation processes.
Based on the fundamental idea of unfolding new untold stories through individual perspectives, we are aiming to create a magazine that resembles the works developed by passionate craftsmen and artisans who love their craft. We offer these stories to a wide range of people, as the magazine is intended for those who have an interest in cultural lifestyles. We hope to publish stories that have been forgotten in recent years and provide a window to present the joys of wandering through and experiencing a new undiscovered world. We will publish the magazine periodically when there are stories to be told, so please look forward to it.
The theme for this issue is “Remember?”. An individual’s smaller history may seem to disappear within the flow of time; however, some are able to pass on their history by confirming their stories with a select few that still remember. This issue represents the nuances of this statement.
We visited various parts of the world and spoke to a variety of creators, including artists and designers whose work connects the memories of the people who live in those areas. Of course, this issue will have plenty of content introducing unknown crafts, art and culture from all over the world. We will be presenting many beautiful visuals alongside comprehensive text.
The opening essays were written by Akiko Wakana(Author), Ryan Conder(Owner, South Willard), fukudapero(Poet, Multimodal Anthropologist), David Jacob Kramer(Editor, Book Collector).
A Special Feature, “Reminiscing over you (to connect people’s memories),”takes a look at a forgotten American mid-century ceramic artist from California, a woman who loved and documented Mexican folk art, as well as a family who inherited a collection of agricultural tools in the southern part of central France. We focused our attention on the smaller things that tend to get forgotten or drowned out in a moment’s notice to introduce stories that will live forever in the hearts of those who lend an ear to listen.
Additionally, a story about a particular kominka (older Japanese homes) in Tokyo introduced by visvim’s Hiroki Nakamura, a report featuring stories from locals on the appeal of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a small but charming town in Northern California. There are also two articles that unravel the origins of dosa designer Christina Kim’s and sculptor Raphaël Zarka’s creations, told in their respective ateliers in a way that felt like memories being discovered in hidden drawers that were being opened once again.
Contents of the seventh issue
Essays
Akiko Wakana/Ryan Conder/Fukudapero/David Jacob Kramer
Cover story “Reminiscing over you”
Saar Ceramics(CA, USA)/ Ruth Deutsch Lechuga and Mexican Folk Art(Oaxaca, Mexico)/ Le Grenier du Capou’s(Aubrac, France)
Other content
Hands, Earth, Animals: Potter Nina de Creeft Ward at Ninety/A Life in Vintage: Interview with Tadashi Morita and Hiroki Nakamura/ Tiniest Sagas vol.3: Sushidokoro Mekumi/Vivika & Otto: A Ceramic Journey through Twentieth-Century California/Open Wheelers and Friends/etc
Participating creators
Hanbok Revisited: Interview with Christina Kim of dosa/Town Talker vol.1 Carmel-by-the-Sea/ Hiroki Nakamura My Favorite Places vol.5: ／The House in Dendo, Meguro/The Throughline to the Discussion: Interview with Sculptor Raphaël Zarka/Open Wheelers and Friends/etc
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