a geometric marble sculpture in pink with cartoonish glasses and eyes

En Iwamura

Neo Jomon: Geometric fantôme (pink)

€8,000

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Edition of 2522.0 (H) × 27.0 (W) × 31.0 (D) cm

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En Iwamura’s Neo Jomon: Geometric fantôme (pink) preserves ancient principles of space through modern, minimal design.

Angular edges juxtapose a series of intricately-carved, curved lines encircling the marble’s surface. Recalling repetitive patterns used in Zen Buddhist gardens, Iwamura evokes the traditional Japanese concept of Ma – a philosophy at the core of his practice. A pair of sunglass-framed eyes animate each otherwise abstract form to endearingly peculiar effect.

Medium

Portugal pink marble sculpture

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Finishing

Signature and edition number engraved on base.

Release date

October 28, 2022

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Behind the scenes

En Iwamura standing behind a row of sculptures

En Iwamura4 collaborationsEn Iwamura makes pop ceramic characters with cartoonish humour and calm spirit. The Japanese philosophy of Ma is a key inspiration. This is a concept where relationships between objects, spaces and people are created – invoking tangible energy and feelings. As an example, Iwamura etches repeated lines into his clay figures. These recall the raked patterns found in Zen Buddhist gardens to evoke Ma. Like US contemporary Arlene Shechet, Iwamura experiments with ceramic patinas, shapes and scales. He hand-mixes glazes to provide unexpected modern colours and textures. By contrast, his watercolour paintings are reminiscent of 1960s artist Ken Price. With him, he shares a love of precise, fluid forms and acid colours. Other inspiring artists include contemporaries Katharina Fritsch and Ugo Rondinone.

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