Dates: Friday, July 5, 2024 - Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 - 20:00
Location: Bunkamura Gallery 8/
Price: Free admission
Yabuuchi Satoshi is one of Japan's leading sculptors, known for creating "Sento-kun."
Based on the traditional Japanese view of nature, he expresses invisible and mysterious energy in the character of a "child." The character's cute, lively expression and humorous movements will warm the hearts of viewers and bring a smile to their faces.

Yabuuchi, who served as vice president of Tokyo University of the Arts and is currently director of the Nara Prefectural Museum of Art, has been involved in the restoration and restoration of Buddhist statues for many years, and has made a profound contribution to the art world with his advanced skills and knowledge. His woodcarvings, based on his experience, are made using the traditional technique of yosegi-zukuri, lacquer, and Japanese painting pigments. You can also feel the full essence of his work in his bronze works, which are cast from his woodcarvings.

This exhibition will be themed on the Japanese people's inherent strength, which comes from the wisdom and vitality passed down through the generations, "Yamato Chikara," and will feature a new bronze sculpture with a sun motif, featuring an impressive energetic figure beating a drum. In addition, about 50 other pieces will be on display and for sale, including wood carvings and bronzes from popular series that have been produced in recent years. Why not meet the adorable children who will welcome you throughout the venue and fill your heart with cheerfulness?

New bronze sculpture with a sun motif unveiled for the first time!

This exhibition will feature the first public showing of a new bronze sculpture themed around the Boy of the Sun!
Limited to 88 pieces. We are also available to discuss the edition number for this piece.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity.
All the children are looking forward to your visit!

"Nichirinbou"
Year of production｜2024
Size ｜H180×W208×D86 mm
Limited | 88 units
Technique | Bronze, gold leaf, lacquer base
Price: ｜660,000 yen (tax included)

*We may not be able to accommodate all edition number requests.

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An event by Yabuuchi Satoshi will be held on Sunday, July 7th!

For further details, please see the link below.

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