EVA LENZ-COLLIER
KINTSUGI ART & REPAIR
Welcome to the homepage of my Kintsugi workshop! Here you will find information about the Japanese technique of Kintsugi repair 金継ぎ, the artist Eva Lenz-Collier and current events such as Kintsugi workshops.
CURRENT PROJECTS
THE WHOLE WORLD OF RAMEN
"We celebrate the art of ramen-making and the philosophy behind it, bringing together local talent, international chefs, and ramen lovers from all over the world.
We see ourselves as a window into Japanese culture and cuisine, and we now offer much more than just ramen."
The Berlin Ramen Festival will take place again from October 9–11, and this year I’ll be demonstrating kintsugi at a booth during the Night Market on Saturday evening, where I’ll also be offering hand-drawn cards and a few select pieces from my collection for sale.
COMMUNITY OF CRAFTSPEOPLE
Craftkai connects Japanese craftsmanship with people in Germany and Europe, creating a space for authentic workshops, encounters, and exchanges centered on traditional craftsmanship. The platform serves as a bridge between artisans and a European community that values high-quality craftsmanship and living traditions.
On October 17, 2026, Craftkai will celebrate its public launch in Berlin, and as part of the Craftkai Manifesto Market, I’ll be leading a kintsugi introductory workshop where you can learn the Japanese art of repair with your own hands.
CURRENT PROJECTS
KINTSUGI & KUSAKI-ZOME
PERFECTION OF THE IMPERFECT
Kusaki-zome 草木染め is a Japanese dyeing method that uses natural, everyday materials such as flowers, herbs, vegetable peels, coffee grounds, and tea leaves to dye fabrics. The term itself means “plant dyeing,” and this ancient practice is deeply rooted in Japan's cultural heritage.
The combinations of kintsugi objects and textiles were selected collaboratively by the artists. The interplay of form and color—both in the fabrics and the ceramic shards—creates an image in which the lines of the fractures add a final brushstroke.
KINTSUGI
OBJECT SERIES
In my object series used and faulty objects are not only revived with Kintsugi, but also transformed into a new and unique object.
The original is reassembled; the flaw is not hidden, but highlighted and refined. It becomes that special thing that gives the new work a different character.
All objects that I work with, using the Kintsugi technique, are either used for a long time or have cracks, tears or other flaws. Nevertheless, the objects are of masterly craftsmanship and are specially selected for processing.