The new model ``㘴 -SOZORO-'' featuring world-famous human beatboxer ``SHOW-GO'' as the key visual will be available from June 3rd at Tofukuji Temple Komyoin, a Zen temple in Kyoto, which is the birthplace of the brand. The first exhibition and sale event sponsored by QUTOTEN. , Exhibition”, sales will begin.
About the new model “㘴 -SOZORO-”The gourd is a plant that is often mentioned in the Zen world, and there is even a Zen question and answer that asks, ``Can you catch a slimy catfish with a round, smooth gourd?''
QUTOTEN.'s model ``㘴 -SOZORO-'' is a flowerpot created by focusing on the uniqueness of the gourd shape.
The name ``Sozoro'' comes from the fact that the shape of a gourd resembles ``a person meditating.''
This model ``㘴 -SOZORO-'' best satisfies one of QUTOTEN.'s philosophies: ``Enjoy ourselves first.''
Encounter and resonance with the world-renowned human beatboxer “SHOW-GO”SHOW-GO is a world-famous artist and human beatboxer, born in Hokkaido and currently based in Kyoto.
Moved to Kyoto because of the love he had for the city since his days on a school trip as a high school student. Therefore, I chose Tofukuji Temple Komyoin Temple, which is also the birthplace of "QUTOTEN.", as the location for the music video shoot for my beatbox song "Silver".
I met SHOW-GO at Tofukuji Temple Komyoin Temple.
The unique Japanese worldview released by SHOW-GO and the Zen-like worldview advocated by "QUTOTEN." resonate. SHOW-GO is also known for the iconic use of gourds in his music videos.
The combination of these coincidences and necessity led to the selection of the key visual for the new model ``㘴 -SOZORO-'', which uses a gourd as a motif.
Blend in instead of standing out. ———Aesthetics that can be seen in simplicity. ``Wabi-sabi'' is the antithesis of ``shine''.
Tracing the connections between "Kyoto," "Zen temple," and "Hyotan," SHOW-GO and "QUTOTEN." felt as if they had been promised to meet each other, and the filming site was enveloped in a strange sense of déjà vu. I did.
■ SHOW-GO
Artist/Human Beatboxer
Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SHOWGO
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showgoxkaix/
Official Twitter:https://twitter.com/SHOWGO_beatbox
