Annulus

Naotaka Hiro

Annulus, 202376.2 x 50.8 x 35.6cmPrice on Request
Details
MaterialGalleryLocation
bronze, stainless steelMisako & RosenTokyo
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This sculptural work depicts a somber, disembodied face with prominent features crafted in a neutral, earthy tone. The figure's eyes are closed, and its arms are outstretched in a contemplative pose, creating a sense of introspection and vulnerability. The minimalist composition and use of raw, organic materials suggest a focus on the human form and its emotional expression, possibly exploring themes of inner contemplation or the human condition. The artist's intention may be to evoke a contemplative or spiritual response from the viewer, inviting them to reflect on the essence of humanity. ...

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Untitled (Landing)
Artist
Naotaka Hiro
B.1972, Japanese

Through placing physical demands on his own body, Naotaka Hiro explores the limits of the human psyche and physicality. With influences ranging from the overlooked Gutai group – a performance collective formed in Osaka in 1954 by Yoshihara Jiro – to the Californian performance art scene. Although much of Hiro’s practice is intuitive, involving instinctive gestures, he also practises meticulous mark-making techniques, relating the seemingly paradoxical methods of improvisation and studied movement to that of the actor and director, the subconscious and consciousness, the dream state and being awake. This push and pull are central to Hiro’s practice, and he fluctuates between the opposing states until their borders are unclear. To produce his paintings, Hiro conducts ‘sessions’, sometimes suspending his canvas from the ceiling and physically manipulating its texture by inserting his legs into holes bored within its surface, transforming the canvas with dye and paint. In creating sculptures, the artist contorts his body into an awkward position before covering it in silicon and attempting to stay still while it dries. After completing a session, the artist re-examines each work, coming to it afresh and released from the initial maelstrom of creativity, editing and reforming with a more consciously considered approach. ...

Naotaka Hiro: Artworks
Untitled (Landing)
Naotaka HiroUntitled (Landing), 2023Price on Request
Annulus
Naotaka HiroAnnulus, 2023Price on Request
Misako & Rosen
Gallery
Misako & Rosen
Tokyo