Hiroaki Maruyama

Coffer of Maple Wood with Inlay and Coated with Wax "White Flow"

  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Presented in 2016
  • H 14.0 x W 13.5 x D 45.0 cm
  • Sold Out

I imagined drifting water from the quilted wood grain patterns in the white maple wood, and thought of a gentle design with many curved lines to express the image of water. I used the waxing technique to emphasize the white color of the wood.

Category Wood and Bamboo
Year Presented 2016
Dimensions H 14.0 x W 13.5 x D 45.0 cm
Materials Maple
Collection of Private Owner
Exhibition The 63rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
Awards Japan Kōgei Association President Award
Notes Comes with box

Hiroaki Maruyama

photo Hiroaki Maruyama

I think about a story from the appearance of the wood grain, and I create my artwork based on that story.