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Large Striking Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki

Creator: Hideaki Honma
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A tall and striking woven bamboo sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Honma Hideaki (b. 1959) made in 1996 and originally purchased from Tai Modern, Santa Fe in 2008. The vertical sculpturally form entitled "Graceful" and was made from a combination of a dwarf bamboo called Nemagari Dake and a giant timber bamboo called Madake, supplemented with Rattan strips. The frame showcases an organic form that appeals to the imagination to be a standing figure donning a trailing robe, The body was woven using a technique called Ajiro-Ami in Japanese, a type of tight twill plaiting.
Signed "Hide" underneath. From an American Midwest collection. It comes with a digital copy of original receipt from Tai Modern dated to 2008 (listed at 16000usd and purchased at 13000).
Honma Hideaki was born in Sado, Niigata prefecture. He studied under Honma Kazuaki who adopted him. His work is in the permanent collection of many museums including Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, Art Institute of Chicago and Metropolitan Musuem of Art in NYC.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Bamboo, rattan, woven
Condition:	Good. Fine condition, minimal surface wear if any. Signed as shown. A digital copy of original invoice accompanies the piece.
Creation Date:	1996
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Modern, Asian
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	804457

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	14 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	35.56 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.