En Iwamura Channels Emptiness and Serenity in New Sculptures
Made in collaboration with Avant Arte.
En Iwamura, the Japanese artist celebrated for his Jomon handicraft-inspired pop ceramics, has partnered up with London-based Avant Arte to release a pair of sculptural editions, titled “Neo Jomon: Biomorphic fantôme.”
The sculptures embody the Japanese philosophy of ma, described by the artist as a presence that “exists between one thing another,” and “between moments in time.” This concept lays at the heart of Iwamura’s work, as his endearing, often undulating, figures foreground the ever-flowing energy between object and space.
Carved from white and red Bardiglio Nuvolato marble, each sculpture’s organic form and raked textures recall the serenity of Zen Buddhist gardens, emphasizing the importance of ma, while encouraging collectors to envision it within their own lives.
For those looking to purchase, each color of the “Neo Jomon: Biomorphic fantome” sculptures is limited to an edition of 25 and measures at 11.42” x 7.87” x 7.09”. Starting August 28, the work will be available for $5,351 USD. Head to Avant Arte’s website now through August 27 to enter the draw.
