Shigeki Hayashi
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Shigeki Hayashi creates ceramics that look like they were machine-made of plastics or PVCs. A closer examination reveals that they have all gone through kilns where their outcome is dictated by heat in excess of 1,200Oc.
I like his melting batman faces (ok, kind of batman) from 2003 but the artist's latest works are exhibited in Kansai, in Japan, Jun 17-Jul 23. More fun for Bat-maniacs: Fat Bat, by Virginie Barré (on flickr) and Mark Newport's stunning knitted Batman costume. Via Kansai Scene. |
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Ceramics artist Shigeki Hayashi makes all kinds of strange art -- often it's melting figures in leathery outfits, or lots of identical small figures, or maybe both. His new exhibit, "Entertainment Ceramics 2," opens this weekend at MSSOHKAN gallery in... Read More
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Uh, I don't think they're batman :)
heee, you're so right. but i so want them to be melted batman
" i so want them to be melted batman"
Maybe this will help
http://cakesamore.com/Store%20Images/Deco%20Packs/Cartoon/batman/Batman%20Candle.JPG
;)
pK
saying "in Kansai, in Japan" is like saying "in western Japan, in Japan". The Kansai Scene blog isnt clear about it, but he's exhibiting at MSSOHKAN Gallery in Kobe.
My God,,,,
The new work look great.
But just where is MSSOHKAN (is it a Japanese name?).
It's the only contemporary art gallery in Kobe worthy of a visit.
just google it.