Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
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.
On 1stDibs, find Hiroyuki Nishimura tables, storage pieces and decorative objects.
2010s Japanese Tribal Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Wood, Paper
2010s Japanese Tribal Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Wood, Paper
2010s Japanese Tribal Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Paper
2010s Japanese Tribal Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Wood, Paper
2010s Japanese Tribal Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Wood, Paper
2010s Japanese Tribal Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Linen, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Steel
1970s French Vintage Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Plaster, Ceramic, Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Bamboo, Paper, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Concrete, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Chrome, Steel
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Aluminum
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hiroyuki Nishimura Lighting
Brass