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Jonas Leriche
Kintsugi Couture

2026

$27,600
£21,101.47
€24,411.19
CA$39,260.36
A$39,930.91
CHF 22,432.39
MX$491,162.62
NOK 265,769.07
SEK 266,299.62
DKK 182,444.78

About the Item

A Beautiful Imperfection - a series that explores the tension between manufactured perfection and authentic human identity. Inspired by the philosophy of kintsugi - the Japanese art of embracing fractures rather than concealing them, the works transform cracks, imperfections, and emotional scars into symbols of illumination and healing. At first glance, the figures appear almost impossibly perfect. Their beauty feels familiar, yet distant, shaped by contemporary ideals increasingly influenced by digital culture, artificial intelligence, and algorithmically reinforced standards of beauty. They embody the polished identities we are encouraged to construct. Yet beneath these flawless surfaces, fractures emerge. Light escapes through the cracks, revealing something more intimate and profoundly human beneath the illusion. These openings become metaphors for vulnerability, self-acceptance, and emotional truth.
  • Creator:
    Jonas Leriche (1976)
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1566218152292

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