What if a single masks might seize centuries of cultures? This query lays on the coronary heart of En Iwamura’s newest solo exhibition at Ross + Kramer Gallery in New York, now on view by way of March 22, 2025. Drawing inspiration from childhood reminiscences and international influences, Masks showcases over 20 ceramic sculptures, together with a few of Iwamura’s first wall-hanging sculptures, every imbued with a way of discovery and surprise.
On this newest physique of labor, the Japanese artist explores the function of masks throughout time and cultures, recalling the enchanting thriller and curiosity he felt upon visiting museums in Osaka as a toddler. Whereas inspecting the historic weight of the masks, Iwamura displays on their significance in a post-pandemic world.
Ranging in form, colour and expression, this physique of labor is anchored by Iwamura’s signature use of texture and materials. The raked surfaces of the hand-sculpted kinds echo these of Zen gardens and Jomon pottery, mixing historic ritual with up to date curiosity.
At its core, the gathering is an invite for viewers to reconnect with their inside little one and take a break from the clamor of grownup life. Along with new Masks works, the present consists of gems from Neo Jo-mon: Stacking Neighbor, an earlier sequence based in Iwamura seeing his son exploring the world by way of play.
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