Tomokazu Matsuyama

Tomokazu Matsuyama

#Dancer and Runner

CHICAGO, USA

Tomokazu Matsuyama’s 2022 solo exhibition “The Best Part About Us” at Kavi Gupta gallery in Chicago featured both Dancer and Runner.

Dancer is a poetic exploration of dancing. Whilst a human body is featured within the artworks form, it is inspired by the idea of movement and action, rather than a literal depiction of a dance.

Runner is a highly abstract sculpture, that presents a poetic incarnation of certain ideas about the function and cultural meaning of running as part of human culture.

Both works were made within UAP’s Shanghai workshop using mirror polished stainless steel. The realisation of Dancer and Runner was funded by Art Makers and created in collaboration with Matsuyama and Kavi Gupta.

Read more about Matsuyama’s incredible works on Art Makers.

#Services provided

Consultancy

Materiality & Construction Advice

Manufacturing

Digital Sculpting & 3D Modelling
Design Development Support
Welding & Fabrication
Finishing & Patina

Preservation

#Project summary

Creative

Tomokazu Matsuyama

Artwork Title

Dancer and Runner

Project

The Best Part About Us

Client

Art Makers & Kavi Gupta Gallery

Year

2022

Location

Chicago, USA

Build

UAP

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