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Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Yamaguchi Ryuun

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A large and impressive woven bamboo sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Yamaguchi Ryuun (born 1940-) entitled "Black Wave". The piece was made in 2000 and originally purchased from Tai Modern, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Made from kurochiku (black bamboo) using free-hand irregular plaiting, bending and wrapping techniques, the piece takes an abstract shape that resembles wave. It is still a vessel form that can be used as a large scale ikebana. Signed underneath.
Yawaguchi Ryuub was born in Saga Prefecture on Kyushu Island and he works in Oita. He studied under Shono Shounsai in 1963. His work is known for its unique bold sculptural quality that departures from the more traditional bamboo weaving.

More Information

Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Bamboo
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. fine condition, minor some surface wear and patina.
Creation Date:	2000
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary, Bespoke, Asian
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	427392

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	23 in;	D.	17 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	58.42 cm;	D.	43.18 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion