Sumikawa Kiichi 心地よい空間へ
情緒、 ではない
ギャラリーを見る
ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
Sumikawa Kiichi
A Pioneer of Wood Sculpture and Nature’s Embrace Sumikawa Kiichi, born in Nagoya, Japan, in 1936, stands as a distinctive voice within contemporary Japanese sculpture. His artistic journey began amidst the rich tapestry of Japanese art history—a tradition deeply rooted in reverence for natural forms and imbued with philosophical contemplation—influencing his approach to crafting evocative pieces from wood and other materials. Unlike ma
ny sculptors of his era who focused solely on representational imagery, Sumikawa Kiichi deliberately sought to distill essence, prioritizing balance and serenity as core tenets of his artistic vision. Early Influences and Artistic Training Sumikawa’s formative years were marked by exposure to the diverse traditions of Japanese art, ranging from ancient ceramics and calligraphy to monumental Buddhist statues. This immersion instilled…