A new approach to expression

Challenge to “model drawing”

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After traveling to France, he became interested in things that lie on the ambiguous border between painting and crafts, and began experimenting with new production theories based on the concept of crafts. Days of trial and error continued. Finally, I was able to arrive at ``sculptural drawing,'' an expressive approach that goes beyond the framework of ``ceramics,'' based on the unique textures and colors that can only be obtained using ceramic techniques. I would like to continue to take on challenges while confronting myself, which vacillates between ambiguous boundaries based on the firm concept of "ceramics."

Drawing pictures and doing hand-made crafts has been the best means of self-expression for me since I was a young child. After learning traditional ceramic art at Tokyo University of Arts for nine years, I further learned about European ceramics in France. All these experiences fused, something fresh arose among me newly which strongly attracted me. I like the unique textures and original colors in pottery and ceramics. I wanted to try to combine  these attributes between drawing and ceramics. When I went back to Japan, I started to challenge  the ability to shape my admiration for this in my mind. I call it "Molding Drawing". Though what I was eager to express is yet vague and ambiguous, I'd like to continue to challenge such attractive works.
 

 

 

 

Yuriko Yamamoto solo exhibition

"Blue flame ~ Towards a chain of beautiful existence"

Omotesando Hills Dojunkai Gallery, January 2018

 

A “beautiful and peaceful future” expressed through “figurative drawing”
I want to connect beautiful existence to a peaceful future.
In this exhibition, he expressed his feelings by enveloping the beauty of nature in tranquil blue flames using his new expressive approach, ``sculptural drawing.'' We would be happy if you could take a look at the world filled with calm blue.

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"Beautiful and calm future" expressed by "Molding Drawing""
I want to connect a beautiful existence to a calm future.
In this exhibition, I expressed my feelings by wrapping the beauty of nature with a calm blue flame using my new expression approach "Molding Drawing". I hope that you will see the world full of calm blue.

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