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Hiroshi Tanaka

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

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

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

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

Solo

National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

2024

Material Essence

Solo

Kyoto City Art Museum

2024

Contemporary Japanese Sculpture

Group

Mori Art Museum, Tokyo

2023

Minimalist Visions

Group

Yorkshire 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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