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Monumental Vessel

Creator: Makoto Yabe
Offered by: Moderne Gallery

Description
Glazed stoneware. According to a Japanese proverb, nails that stick up are hammered down. ''Whenever I tried something new, I was hammered down," said Mr. Yabe. ''That's why I came to the US." ''He really came here for artistic freedom," said Bill Thrasher of Wellesley, an independent curator who specializes in Japanese art. ''His work had an improvisational quality that is highly desirable." Yabe said, ''There are still things to learn, new things to explore. However, as people age, their perceptions change, and I see Japanese traditions differently now. I don't have to fight traditions, but instead can express myself through it." He began to incorporate elements of the Wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic that embraces the imperfect. ''Wabi-sabi objects are usually kind of ugly, but when you look carefully at the details, you see beauty in the objects. It's quite different from the Western concept of beauty; it's asymmetrical and imperfect, because that's more like nature.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1980-1999
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c.1980
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	GM-054
Incollect Reference #:	644978

Dimensions

W.	15 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	18 in;
W.	38.1 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Welcome to Moderne Gallery, located in Philadelphia, PA, where we have been showcasing high-quality vintage 20th-century furniture, lighting, and accessories since 1984. Visit us at 215.923.8536 or contact us via email at info@modernegallery.com to explore our extensive collection, including exclusive pieces by George Nakashima and other iconic designers.