Haroshi

GUZO - OCEAN

€10,000

Artwork

Edition of 50

Sold out

Love this work?

Subscribe to get notified about any cancellations and early access on next releases.

In 2021 Haroshi transformed the distinct stylings of his carved wooden characters into stone for the first time. In 2022, his triumphant figure returns in mystical blue Sodalite.

The natural veining of the mineral stone creates unique intricacies in each sculpture, no two the same, and lends a weightiness to GUZO unprecedented in the artist’s woodwork. Stylistically minimal, carved facial features animate the stone to endearing effect – playfully contrasting with the ancient material they’re set within.

Launched alongside GUZO - FOREST, the two new sculptures represent the final additions to a four-part GUZO ensemble.

Behind the scenes

Haroshi looking at the camera wearing a cap

Haroshi4 collaborationsHaroshi is a self-taught sculptor whose subculture-inspired practice effortlessly straddles spheres of pop and fine art. His signature wooden sculptures are made from recycled skateboards, taking form in toy-like figurines which blend together features of human and animal. Colourful concentric patterns are the byproduct of his one-of-a-kind technique where stacks of skateboards are glued together before being cut, carved, painted and polished by hand. While the finished sculptures evoke Japanese wood-carving traditions, such as Inami, they also nod to contemporary pop artists like KAWS and Jeff Koons. Haroshi also layers skateboards onto flat surfaces, as seen in works like Mosh Pit (2019) which, with its cacophony of texture and colour, acts as a subverted Abstract Expressionist painting. With brand collaborations including Nike and Apple, as well as a host of high-profile fans - skate icon Tony Hawk and Nike CEO Mark Parker amongst them - Haroshi is an artist whose work has intentionally mixed what was traditionally considered ‘high and ‘low’ art.

Who else should know about this work?

Help us spread the word

Reviews from Avant collectors

thank you for the breath of life you bring the art community, you are the poet laureate's of packaging and one day gods will sing your praises. i am in heaven with this purchase!
Review of Descendent - Lucid Dreamer
the experience and artwork far exceeded my expectations.
Review of "The only bond worth anything between human beings is their humanness."
Great experience. I appreciate the great care with which the piece was packaged and shipped as well.
Review of Actual Size
Since it was from overseas, I was worried about whether the product would arrive without damage, but it was carefully packaged and arrived without any damage. Thank you very much. And I am satisfied with the work.
Review of Sacred Connectedness
Great service overall, makes an easy process for buying and shipping art which is typically difficult and expensive.
Review of Guardian
artwork is simply exquisite and Avant Arte’s customer service was exceptional as always. Thank you!
Review of Inner Love
Love my print and the safe packaging provided by Avant Arte. Thank you!
Review of Menippean Satire
We really appreciate AA being a trusted partner in our collecting journey. The quality offerings that AA helps bring to the market continue to impress.
Review of Portrait and Head

Discover more sculpture editions on Avant Arte

See all

Available

Kara JoslynGOOD THING YOU ARE NOT ALONE€2,250

Few left

Joakim OjanenHeartbreaker (Violet)€3,500

Draw

James JeanBlossom Vessel€1,050Closing on 20 August

Available

Paul McCarthySanta with Butt Plug Bronze 11.4 inches€25,000