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Toyoharu Kii Sculptures

Japanese, b. 1953
A leader of the cross-cultural craft resurgence, Japan-based artist Toyoharu Kii creates his intricate mosaics with hand-cut Italian marble and smalti, Venetian glass made by the same Italian family for over 400 years. Using traditional Italian techniques, Kii’s art is nonetheless modern. It is abstract monochromatic, and highly textured-highlighting the involved and technical art of mosaic making. Kii has come to be revered as one of Japan’s leading mosaic artists and teachers and has served as Chairman of the Mosaic Art Association. He currently lectures at Joshibi University of Art and Design and Musashino Art University. His work has been featured in exhibitions worldwide, most recently in exhibitions in the US, Turkey, and Ravenna, Italy. Kii also commissions incredible large-scale mosaic installations in public spaces.
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Artist: Toyoharu Kii
"Ghost (Waiting for Friends), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2022
"Ghost (Waiting for Friends), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2022

"Ghost (Waiting for Friends), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2022

By Toyoharu Kii 1

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toyoharu Kii Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Green Tree, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023
"Green Tree, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023

"Green Tree, " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023

By Toyoharu Kii 1

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toyoharu Kii Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Diary (2303), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023
"Diary (2303), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023

"Diary (2303), " Mixed Media Mosaic, 2023

By Toyoharu Kii 1

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technica...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toyoharu Kii Sculptures

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Toyoharu Kii sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Toyoharu Kii sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Toyoharu Kii in mosaic, glass, marble and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Toyoharu Kii sculptures, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Toyoharu Kii sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,880 and tops out at $4,680, while the average work can sell for $3,880.