Takeshi Harada
JAPAN
Born in 1984 in Aichi Prefecture
Graduated in 2009 from the Graduate School of Art, Hiroshima City University, specializing in Metal Sculpture
2011: EAST-WEST Art Award Competition 2011 Encouragement Prize (London)
2014: Tokyo MidTown Award 2014 Grand Prix
Comment I express the poetry of daily life using traditional metalworking techniques such as forging, chasing, and casting. The colors are also expressed through the chemical reactions of the metals. My works are inspired by the small worlds of insects and small animals around us. By reconstructing these themes based on landscapes and sensations from my memory, I aim to create works that evoke a sense of nostalgia within realistic expressions. In my childhood, I was simply fascinated by observing and discovering the small worlds around me. I hope my works can help people recall those forgotten sensations in their busy adult lives.