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Abstract Wood Sculpture - Unfolding No.1 - Western Red Cedar - Freestanding, Modern, Contemporary, Original, Dynamic, Fluid, Smooth Sculpture

Mike Sasaki

Canada

Sculpture, Wood on Wood

Size: 6.5 W x 4 H x 4 D in

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My work is largely influenced by an ongoing inquiry into metaphysical aspects of the human condition. I am particularly interested in yoga, zen, quantum physics and Krishnamurti's work. This freestanding piece, entitled "Unfolding No.1" happens to be inspired by the Holomovement theory in Physics. Fortunately David Bohm described his theory in common language for non-physicists like me to understand to some extent. According to this theory, form unfolds into the physical realm from the enfolded field of the unmanifest. This piece is an abstract representation of such a mysterious movement – a movement with infinite possible varieties. The title of the sculpture implies a movement of unfolding (rather than an unfolded object) which embraces the implication of ceaselessness so important to the theory. Many of the recent forms I have discovered through the sketching process are influenced by an interest in calligraphy and brushwork. The stroke width variegation during the fluid act of writing adds another dynamic aspect to the resulting character. Likewise, in my sculptures attention is applied to the varying edge depth. This calligraphic inspiration carries through into the 3rd dimension as I infuse this feeling into the fluidity of the concave-convex relationships. Made from Western Red Cedar, and smoothed to a fine finish, the natural grain pattern is brought out to decorate the surface with its light coloration and modest contrast.

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Sculpture:Wood on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:6.5 W x 4 H x 4 D in

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Mike Sasaki was born in Toronto, Canada. He graduated from the Bachelor of Design Honours program at York University / Sheridan College in 2005. He lived in Tokyo, Japan for 5 years where he was immersed in traditional and modern Japanese culture. The martial arts philosophies have played an important role in his artistic development. In his search for a hands on approach he has found sculpting in wood a wonderful solution. He is currently living in Metro Vancouver and focusing on the metamorphic line of abstract wood forms.

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