Tomoaki Suzuki Mito, Japón, b. 1972
Yukina, 2008
Lime wood, acrylic paint
60 x 18 x 15 cm
23 5/8 x 7 1/8 x 5 7/8 in
23 5/8 x 7 1/8 x 5 7/8 in
© 2008 Tomoaki Suzuki / Courtesy Fundación AMMA
Photo: Alejandro Paez
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A sculpture of a woman in casual attire, depicted as if caught in the midst of her daily routine. The bag she carries over her shoulder bears the Tesco supermarket logo—a detail the artist uses both to characterize this specific figure and to inject realism into his portraits more broadly.
Drawn to the fashion and symbols of Western consumerism that permeate the globe, Suzuki meticulously recreates his models' actual outfits using vivid colors and close attention to detail. His scale sculptures are displayed without pedestals or protective barriers; the combination of this accessibility and the figures' small size fosters a unique sense of personal connection.
Drawn to the fashion and symbols of Western consumerism that permeate the globe, Suzuki meticulously recreates his models' actual outfits using vivid colors and close attention to detail. His scale sculptures are displayed without pedestals or protective barriers; the combination of this accessibility and the figures' small size fosters a unique sense of personal connection.