Shape of Heart

W 40.00cm x H 70.00cm x D 34.00cm

USD $1,053.05

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Mariko Okubo

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About this Shape of Heart

Detail

Medium

Sculpture （Ceramic/ Craft）

Edition

Original Artwork

Year

2024

Sign

Artists' signature on the back of the artwork

Frame

Unframed

#Sculpture #Ceramic/ Craft #Mineral pigment #Gold/Gold foil #Fine art #Philosophy #Religious #Bird #People #Human body

Description

In life, we all bear wounds, some of which are visible, while others remain hidden deep within our hearts. However, it is these very wounds that enrich our hearts and make them beautiful.
Through this piece, I sought to express the strength and richness of the human spirit, which embraces hardships and transformations, turning them into power and beauty. Imperfection is an essential element that shapes our individuality. This work reflects how our hearts evolve and shine brighter through the process of life.

I hope that this piece inspires viewers to reflect on their own inner selves and find new perspectives and hope.
About this artist

Mariko Okubo

Japan

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Concept

I like to transform touching moments in my life into ceramic works.
The reason I always create women and children is because it is easy to put my own emotion into them. And I also put other nature existences in my works together. It could be something we can see like trees, flowers, small animals, moon and stars, or something we can feel like the gentle breeze, sunshine, time and inspiration.
I would like to express with clay that we are definitely a part of the nature in this world.
I create three-dimensional works and murals as if I am painting with clay. I do not compromise on the deep and gentle facial expressions of the women and girls, and I’m particular about colors in my ceramics. I usually paint with underglaze, glaze, overglaze, and liquid gold and fire them several times.

It is my hope that those who connect with my work will discover a little happiness.

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