Hiroyuki Nishimura uses reclaimed wood and scavenged materials to produce outwardly sculptural, provocative furniture and decor. Harvesting felled and abandoned trees from the Shonan and Izu Peninsula areas of Japan, Nishimura chooses to work in the medium that speaks to him.
While much of the wood Nishimura reclaims is largely deemed unsuitable for conventional furniture or for any other building projects, his proficiency with sculpture proves otherwise, with the artist-designer bringing new life to the material and creating interesting bookcases, side tables and magazine racks through hand-carving techniques and the occasional use of a chainsaw. Nishimura works with the shape of any given fallen tree — he rarely works against the natural form of his chosen material — and creates works that hold a primal appeal and often resemble ancient totemic artifacts.
Born in Osaka, Japan, Nishimura attended the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1986. After graduating, he began working as a prep school teacher, while also pursuing his love of art through sculpting wood. In 2008, Nishimura opened his own studio Zougei Inc.
Nishimura has won several awards and performed many solo exhibitions throughout his career. His numerous accolades include the Silver Award at the 8th Kajima Sculpture Competition in 2004 and the Grand Prize Award at the 10th Oita Asian Sculpture Exhibition in 2010. His many exhibitions include solo shows at the Sekiguchi Art Museum in Tokyo and the GEM Art Gallery of Tokyo.
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Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table 8
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Aquatic Plants Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Large 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue In case of ordering, we will make new one. Artis...
Wood, Paper
$16,000 / item
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Weighing Worlds Sculptural bench Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light medium Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue E26,27 LED light bulb Available 100-250V.
Wood, Paper
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal9 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #9 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural low tray Table Amanokaguyama
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Amanogakuyama Sculptural low tray table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of w...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Stool Cubo M1
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Cubo M1 Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Ni...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table 4_2
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: △◼️◯ triangle, square, circle Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of ...
Wood
Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table sculpture 9
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Pinkoro Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of woo...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Shelf Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shelf by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Now we have three pieces in stock. Due to artist style, each piece is a little different size, please contact us for more information. This work is carv...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Daifuku
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Daifuku Sculptural low table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used fo...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Irritable person Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: zelkova. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Four Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Casa guadix. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Stool 23-1
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Unebi Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nish...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Newspaper Storage Tribal Style Magazinrack
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Newspaper storage Sculpture. Also it can be used as magazine or newspaper rack. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table 4_1
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: △◯◼️ triangle, circle, square Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table 10
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Pinkoro Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of woo...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Broad Bean Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Broad Bean Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 7
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Monitor Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Two Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherds. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Stool A11
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Whimsical Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower02 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 02 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his work...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Furniture Sculptural Wood Side Table 1 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Long John Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Paulownia This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower3 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 3 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural lamp Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
El Nido Sculptural lamp. Material: Japanese yew This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods a...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style tall side table
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Televisore Lunga 2 Sculpture. Also it can be used as magazine or newspaper rack. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used fo...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Magazine Holder Glamping Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Miminashi Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. You can probably use it as like basket, Magazine holder or plant pot cover. Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with som...
Wood
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Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool9 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Late afternoon in winter Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most o...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Stool 23-2
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Miminashi Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for N...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Wood Stool Side Table 9-07 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for N...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Magazine Rack Basket Tray Glamping Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Runner Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. You can probably use it as like basket, Magazine holder or plant pot cover. Material: Konara oak This work is carved from log with so...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Coffee Table Abstract tribal style wild nature glam
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Horizon Sculpture by Zogei Material: Camphor tree This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woo...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool6 glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Male star Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: zelkova. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used f...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture 2 Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Casa Armenia lake shore. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material camphor tree. This work is carved with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Three Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherd and grandson. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal8 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #8 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal7 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #7 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
Wood