Flower basket. “Shining stars”

H 37.5 / ø 25.3 cm,Year.2022
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Toshie Oki

1976 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 10

About the Artwork

I think the charm of bamboo is its elasticity and beautiful shine. I especially like the shine of soot-colored bamboo when light shines on it. I made this piece wondering whether I could create a beautiful shine with other types of bamboo. Producing artwork is continuously choosing from millions of shapes and lines and deciding. I always have a hard time making up my mind, but I move on with the image of what I want to make.

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Dimensions
    H 37.5 / ø 25.3 cm
  • Year of creation
    2022
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Parallel construction

Parallel construction (kumimono) is a method of bamboo basketry in which separately prepared bamboo components made of parallel elements are interlaced. The components are constructed using a technique called “comb plaiting” (kushime-ami), in which thicker, sturdy strips of bamboo are evenly spaced, and then the edges are tied together with rattan.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
  • Selected
photo Flower basket. “Shining stars”
Flower basket. “Shining stars” Toshie Oki
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