How Deep the Dark
US$ 9,200
Overview
This artwork was last updated 133 days ago.
2020
Material: Brass
Unique Item
Dimensions: 44cm (H) x 181cm (W) x 29cm (D) / 17.3" (H) x 71.3" (W) x 11.4" (D)
Production Lead Time: 3-5 weeks
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
Shipping
This item ships from Japan
Shipping cost will be calculated upon checkout
In partnership with
About the art
Artist statement
Console light table designed by Ryosuke Harashima.
Name: How deep the dark.
Collection: STILLIFE
A low table by morphing a wooden box lid that stores two Japanese gold folding screens. The lights are emphasis the attractiveness of black, which has a texture and gloss of antiquity .
STILLIFE
STILLIFE is not to redesign old Japanese folk tools but also to have a dialogue with the tools. Morphing "old folk tools" into a "more attractive still life" by giving it a modern interpretation. "Tsukumo God" which we Japanese have an idea that a tool will be given a life when it passes over 100 years old, attracts people and invokes creativity. I try to inspire people to think about
the meaning of sustainability and consumption society through my collection of STILLIFE.
Artist profile
Ryosuke Harashima
Born: 1980
Hometown: Chiba
Based in: Ishikawa
After graduating from the Kanazawa International Design Institution (KIDI) in 2002, he studied product and furniture design at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City in 2003. In 2004 he began working at a graphic design office in Kanazawa, Japan, while also researching traditional Japanese craftsmanship. During …
Sourcing for a project?
We have exclusive access for you. Browse our extensive collection, get trade-only discounts and dedicated customer support. We make it easier for you to make your project a success.
