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2024 吉田昭彥 Akihito Nikichi from TING TING ART SPACE 丁丁藝術空間
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Artist: 吉田昭彥 Akihito Yoshida (Japan, b. 1954)
過去的數十年間,從皮帶等小物到超過兩公尺高的大作品,吉田先生已經製作了超過10,000 件作品。對他來說每一件作品都很重要,沒有任何一件作品是一樣的,每一件都是精心製作。從柔和的雕刻對像到富有表現力的人物形象,吉田先生希望能通過作品給大家帶來歡笑,這是蘊含著溫暖情懷的藝術。
吉田近年來的創作主題以動物為主,在這些動物身上記錄著藝術家每天的所思所想,可以說是他的心靈日記。透過擬人化,藝術家追求在動物身上表現出人類體驗到的喜怒哀樂的普遍性。如果仔細觀察,可以發現動物們的眼睛都是閉上的,帶給人寧靜、虔誠的安全感覺,而且有趣的是,藝術家會為其每件作品作一首可愛的詩。
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Over the past few decades, Mr. Yoshida has created over 10,000 pieces of artwork, and each one is significant to him. From small items like belts to large sculptures exceeding two meters in height, Mr. Yoshida's works span a wide range. Despite the large quantity, he values each piece, dedicating careful craftsmanship to every creation.
Visually, Yoshida's sculptures appear ethereal and light, resembling porcelain, yet surprisingly, they are carved from solid wood. His works defy the heaviness often associated with traditional woodcarving, each exuding its own unique aura. Mr. Yoshida insists on using wood from Hokkaido for his creations, imparting a vibrant and lively quality to his pieces.
In recent years, Mr. Yoshida's artistic themes have predominantly featured animals, serving as a record of the artist's daily thoughts and reflections, akin to a spiritual diary. Through anthropomorphism, the artist seeks to express the universality of human experiences through the depiction of animals' emotions. Upon closer observation, one may notice that the eyes of the animals are usually closed, providing viewers with a sense of tranquility and sacred security. Interestingly, the artist crafts a cute poem for each piece, adding a charming layer to the artworks' expressions.