May 24 - June 15, 2024
From Art is Bond:
“ART IS BOND. and the TOMONOSHi! Company are pleased to present yakisugi, an exhibition by MR. TOMONOSHi! in which the maker reshapes raw, found material into poetic expressions of Nature’s resilience.
Immerse yourself in the TOMONOSHi! universe’s fertile soils of connection and imagination this Friday, May 24th 6-9 PM!
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The exhibition features two motifs rooted in
MR.TOMONOSHi!’s practice: the first yakisugi explores the gentle reshaping of nature into simple forms that can exist in our living rooms or in our gardens. The second yakisugi is explored as the artist utilizes the flame as a catalyst for the spiritual purification of Nature and its transition into a new purpose.
The works showcased in this exhibition embody the
spiritual essence of Nature — each work harmoniously fits back into the natural landscapes of the ecosystems in which the material was found, thereby reconnecting the observer’s inner-nature with Mother Nature.
“The only two things we can offer Mother Nature is our
imagination and our craftmanship,” notes MR. TOMONOSHi!,
“Nature’s beauty is simple. It does not seek
understanding. We live with Nature, Nature does not live
with us; however, there must always be a place for Nature
in our homes.”
This is the way…
ABOUT MR. TOMONOSHi!
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MR. TOMONOSHi! is a hard-working imaginative man who has dedicated his life to solving the crisis of imagination. A master world builder and innovative storyteller who straddles mediums, blending elements of Japanese philosophies and techniques with Black American craftsmanship. Sophisticated and playful, his work unlocks the imagination, creating a spiritual gateway for you to engage with your inner child.”
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