Fumio Yoshimura's carved lindenwood sculptures are masterful representations of everyday objects—such as this intricately detailed hot dog cart. A renowned 20th-century Japanese-American sculptor, Yoshimura focuses on subjects related to human activity in his creations. In this skillful carving, the artist transforms an urban street icon into an ethereal wooden form. Yoshimura makes the familiar strange by drawing an unlikely connection between the natural and the man-made.
— Jackie Nathanson, VU student and Jennie Castillo, Gallery Director
Other Work From Villanova University Art Collection
Please Note: These records are part of an active and evolving database. It may include information sourced from historical documentation that has not been recently reviewed and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Some language or imagery may reflect outdated, offensive, or harmful views. These records are shared in the interest of transparency and research. Our work to research, update, and expand the collection is ongoing. We welcome your insights.
Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Please reach out to us at [email protected]