Tiny Faces Surface Amid Sweeping Lines in En Iwamura’s Expressive Sculptures
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In the voluptuous ceramics of En Iwamura, sweeping lines of clay frame minuscule eyes and noses that just barely emerge from the earthen material. The artist is based in the iconic pottery town of Shigaraki in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture and is known for his expressive yet abstract sculptures. Evoking playful depictions of masks and busts, the works are often vibrant in color, featuring bold gradients or two-toned combinations.
Iwamura has long drawn on the concept of Ma, or “間,” which tra
Iwamura has long drawn on the concept of Ma, or “間,” which tra
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