Kashigata Torii

Title:                  “Kashigata Torii”

Year:                  2011

Medium:           Ceramic

Description:     Wall Sculpture

Dimensions:    Each Tile  7 x 11 x 4 in. (+/-)

Subject:            Representational / Realism / Ethnic

Inspiration:       Inspired by Japanese philosophy, culture, art and aesthetics: Striving towards the

                           ideals of harmony and simplicity. The Torii represents a gateway into a sacred place.

                           The location chosen by the collector is at the entrance to her home.  All of the

                           kashigata subjects are symbolic. Kashigata are carved into motifs that have specific

                           meaning and purpose. Images that signify specific values were chosen according to

                           the event being celebrated. Auspicious symbols play a significant role in Japanese

                           culture such as: Koi – Perseverance, strength, courage and the ability to attain high

                           goals

Technique:      High fired stoneware, slabs were hand pressed into antique Japanese carved wood

                         block ceremonial kashigata (confectionery molds), attached to a slab, stained with a

                         red iron oxide wash and gas fired in a reduction atmosphere. Spacers are used

                         between the wall and slabs to give the illusion of floating off the wall.

Colors:            Shades of red, black and brown

Price:               SOLD (new, commissioned work available) $400 each tile. 

                         Delivery and installation by the artist is recommended.