#4 of the Airvase Artist Collaboration Series.
Experience the bizarre and adorable imagery of grafphic designer Sin Sobue. With a new trick allowing you to enjoy the vase in 3D while laid down.

Chan-San-Kun
Say it how you like,
Chan-Kun-San, or
San-Kun-Chan, or
San-Chan-Kun, or
Kun-Chan-San, or
Kun-San-Chan!

This is a paper bowl that envelopes air. It is possible to create various shapes by pulling it in different directions. The paper is thin and light, but when expanded it is rigid and strong enough to stand alone.


Shin Sobue (Graphic Designer)
Born in Aichi in 1959. Founder and president of Cozfish, a company specializing in bookbinding and design of a range of literature.
He is known for his unorthodox designs and off-center cuts such as those in Yoshida Sensha’s comics.
In recent years his work has involved graphics and art direction for exhibitions such as Snoopy, Evangelion, Ge-ge-ge, and Go Go Miffy. The style of his exhibition products reflect an explosion of his unique senses.