We+
Unseen Objects
DiscoverUnseen Objects is a collection of vases born from a collaboration between we+ and Heiwa Gokin, a foundry based in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. This collection reinterprets the tools, fixtures, material textures, and incidental forms found within the casting process — elements that have often been overlooked. By elevating the essence of advanced casting techniques into art, the collection seeks to highlight the inherent beauty of casting culture while simultaneously rediscover and redefine the value of casting craftsmanship, offering a fresh perspective on this time-honored tradition.
About the brand
we+ is a contemporary design studio founded in 2013 by Toshiya Hayashi and Hokuto Ando. The studio shapes new perspectives and values through research-driven and experimental approaches. We+ has collaborated with Heiwa Gokin, a renowned foundry established in 1906, recognized as a leader in crafting fine art sculptures in bronze and aluminum.