It is almost 40 years since I was interested in Stones. My studio is at the north foot of Mt. Fuji, close to Mt. Fuji Climbing Trail. Everyday, I curve the Stones with the conversation to them in the forest of red pines. I ask them "How can I express your charactor?" I am so happy if you find the joyful expression of Stones at the town and in your life. I see the quality of the Stones in Japan is not good for the stone statue in a concrete. I make the simple and naive shape with this material. If I make more shape, the charactor of the Stone go away. The best is to stop curving when I feel I need more shape. I am so glad if I can convey the style of Japanese spirits on the Stone that many Japanese sculptor left. |
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Sculptor SHOZO Hamada ,2003 | ||||