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The strong energy sought from the territory of Shouchiku Tanabe seems to be condensed within this mass. Shochiku-san's works always give me a sense of space. That is, an extraordinary unknown world that I cannot speak much about. However, when looking at this work, I can imagine that all of the entrances and exits, and events such as constructions and deconstructions, are connected. The overall form is also extremely enticing. Being made of bamboo, the product itself is light, but at the same time it bears the profound weight of a stone sculpture.
size 47cm-47cm-47cm
This work is a typical expression of Yamamoto Syoen(1st Yamamoto Chikuryusai). His works always have politeness and strictly.
The patina of the bamboo is great, and there is a dignified solemn atmosphere.
The three Chinese characters meams that to maintain world peace.
size 39cm-20cm-26cm(h) with original signed box.
Syochiku always demands new expression as a contemporary artist while inheriting a technique of Tanabe family. Now, bamboo craft was let loose by the use as the flower basket. And his work become attractive art work such as the sculpture.
We will handle various works of Syochiku Tanabe from this year. And I am going to display them in our gallery. We are looking forward to you visiting our gallery.
size 53cm-40cm-42cm(h) with original signed box.
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As for Tokuzo work, naturel shape always harmonizes with a geometric part. And the shape is very beautiful and have grace. I want to just make this work a building. The space between the bamboos is very attractive. I become small and want to feel this space.
Naturally, this atmosphere is designed by a minute calculation. I feel the considerable training from the work and just admire it.
The bottom becomes double. The lateral tender line forms a double layer in a bottom and you can feel the depth.
size 34cm-35cm-32cm(h) with original signed box.
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Rokansai is called God of bamboo art in Japan. He enhanced bamboo art to a level of the art from just daily tool. He is the first person of the modern bamboo art that tried modern sense and development in a tradition.
This work was weaven inverted position of bamboo. It was an unconventional work in the time. Rokansai is the artist who makes a deliberate break with previous bamboo work styles.
size 35(h)cm
Flower arranging basket in an octagonal form with a loop-style handle. Signed on the reverse with an incised signature by the artist: Hōsai (Iizuka Hōsai II, 1872 - 1934). Shōwa 6 or 1931.
We have many bamboo basket collection. Hosai, Rokansai, Chikuunsai, Syokosai, Chikubosai and so on. If you looking for something special piece, please ask freely.
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