

Hiroshi Tanaka
Sculpture
Kyoto, Japan
Hiroshi Tanaka is a minimalist sculptor renowned for his masterful work with natural materials and organic forms. Born in Kyoto in 1978, he has dedicated his practice to exploring the essence of form, space, and material, drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese aesthetics and contemporary sculptural practices.
Artist Statement
My work seeks to reveal the inherent beauty within natural materials—the grain of wood, the texture of stone, the flow of water. I believe in the philosophy of "less is more," allowing each piece to speak through its essential form. Through sculpture, I aim to create moments of quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to pause and experience the profound simplicity of natural beauty.
Selected Works

Organic Flow
2024
Cedar wood, natural finish
180 x 60 x 60 cm
A monumental sculpture carved from a single cedar trunk, exploring the natural flow and grain of the wood.

Pixel Narratives
2024
Basalt stone, water
120 x 120 x 90 cm
A generative sculptural form combining ancient stone-working techniques with contemporary design principles.

Zen Garden Fragment
2023
White marble, sand
200 x 150 x 40 cm
A meditative sculptural installation that reimagines traditional Japanese garden aesthetics for contemporary spaces.
Selected Exhibitions
Natural Forms
SoloNational Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
2024
Material Essence
SoloKyoto City Art Museum
2024
Contemporary Japanese Sculpture
GroupMori Art Museum, Tokyo
2023
Minimalist Visions
GroupYorkshire Sculpture Park, UK
2023
Education
MFA in Sculpture
Tokyo University of the Arts
2004
BA in Traditional Woodcraft
Kyoto University of Art and Design
2001
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