Koji Takei

Untitled

2010

Koji Takei works reference synthetic cubism in the most literal of senses. In cubist artworks, the objects are broken up, analyzed and re-assembled in abstracted form. These pieces...

Creating sculptures of exquisite peculiarity is an art in which Takei excels. His elegantly crafted works embody the notion of the whimsical, contradictory and idiosyncratic. There is an immediately detectable sense of humor and quick wit about the sculptures in this exhibition. Beyond playfulness, however, Takei’s aim is to challenge the viewer to alter the way in which they look at reality. Taking cues from the Surrealists of the early 20th century, Takei transforms the mundane into the fantastic - and sometimes absurd. His work is a constant inquiry into the meaning of functionality and the perception of purpose. Much like Man Ray’s iconic readymade sculpture, The Gift (1921), and Meret Oppenheim’s infamous fur-covered teacup (Object, 1936), Takei recontextualizes those pragmatic objects that we immediately recognize. With his piece Soft Shoulders (2011), Takei deconstructs a wooden clothes hanger...

Inspired by both art and science, Eric Johnson creates composite works of pigment, wood and resin that reference a kinship with other artists: to the sensuality of Brancusi, the arch...

Inspired by both art and science, Eric Johnson creates composite works of pigment, wood and resin that reference a kinship with other artists: to the sensuality of Brancusi, the arch...

Inspired by both art and science, Eric Johnson creates composite works of pigment, wood and resin that reference a kinship with other artists: to the sensuality of Brancusi, the arch...

Inspired by both art and science, Eric Johnson creates composite works of pigment, wood and resin that reference a kinship with other artists: to the sensuality of Brancusi, the arch...

This textile wall sculpture is infused with a burst of dynamic energy, creating an interplay of form and color that leaps off the wall. Each plush element represents the fluidity of ...

Original, one-of-a-kind wall hanging sculpture Upcycled fabric, recycled polyester filling, thread, wood 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free Artwork is signed by the artist

Original, one-of-a-kind wall hanging sculpture Upcycled fabric, recycled polyester filling, thread, wood 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free Artwork is signed by the artist

In this wall sculpture, the marriage of plush textures with the sturdy permanence of wood birthed a wall sculpture that pulses with life and coziness. Infusing spaces with its rich, ...

Original, one-of-a-kind wall hanging sculpture Upcycled fabric, organic kapok fiber, thread, wood 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free Artwork is signed by the artist

Original, one-of-a-kind wall hanging sculpture Upcycled fabric, organic kapok fiber, thread, wood 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free Artwork is signed by the artist This sustainable wall s...