Jinsung’s lacquerwork began with a reishi mushroom he picked for his mother in kindergarten. It stayed in our home for over a decade as a symbol of memory, and he wanted to preserve it in a meaningful, lasting way. Because our family is close to tea culture, he imagined the mushroom as a tea companion, “dayu (茶友)” rather than just decoration. To protect its natural form while giving it durability, he used traditional lacquer, turning a personal memory into a functional object. The project shows his instinct to preserve what he values while honoring its original character.