Seraphim
(Japan and Korea )
Ceramic artist Fujikasa Satoko is drawn to “dynamic, irregular shapes that mimic energy and beauty found in nature.” In this sculpture she has connected with and captured the very essence of motion generated by the force of nature. We sense, perhaps, the fluttering and spiraling of fabric in the wind. Only the base is solid, anchoring the piece and providing stability.
Fujikasa explores the sculptural quality of her clay medium through works that are not bound by function, an approach that is distinct from the long tradition of Japanese vessel making. At the same time, her fascination with nature and the awareness that comes from scrutinizing the world has roots in Japanese, European, and American art traditions.
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Provenance
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Purchased by Betsy and Robert Feinberg (through Joan B. Mirviss as dealer), Bethesda, MD, 2015; given to Walters Art Museum, 2015
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2015 | Examination | examined for acquisition |
Geographies
Japan (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 25 × W: 23 1/2 × D: 17 in. (63.5 × 59.69 × 43.18 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Betsy and Robert Feinberg, 2015
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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49.2831
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