Kanshitsu box “Shape of water”
H 11.7 x W 13.5 x D 27.5 cm,Year.2024Soshi Muratani
1981 -- Lacquerware
- Awarded 6 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
$2,500 - 14,000
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About the Artwork
The way the impression of the artwork changes depending on the luster of the lacquer, reflection of light and background reflections on the lacquered surface is quite interesting. I consider all of these as decorative factors and try to bring out the full charm of the materials when creating my artwork. In this piece, I tried to express the flow of water and the wind creating the form of the water. By giving a form to something formless, I feel I can express inner emotions and thoughts.
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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MaterialsUrushi lacquer, Hemp cloth, Japanese paper (washi)
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DimensionsH 11.7 x W 13.5 x D 27.5 cm
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Year presented2024
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Dry lacquer
For works of dry lacquer (kanshitsu), first a clay form is created and plaster is used to take a mold of the form. Next, repeated layers of hemp cloth and lacquer are applied to the mold until they are built up to the desired thickness. Finally, the mold is removed and additional coats of lacquer are applied to finish the piece. The hemp fibers are strengthened when the lacquer bonds with them, making dry lacquer an excellent technique for creating sturdy forms with a significant degree of freedom.
Selected exhibitions
- The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
- Selected
