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Tatsuo Kawaguchi "Relation – Seed / Copper"
SNOW Contemporary 
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Tatsuo Kawaguchi
Tatsuo Kawaguchi’s "Relation–Seed" series, which sealed seeds within copper plates, was launched in 1982. The series connected metal, a seemingly unrelated material, to the seed – a form of life energy. “It is no exaggeration to say that this series marked a transformation in Kawaguchi's work," remarked art critic Yusuke Nakahara.
Copper was used in this series only for a few pieces produced in 1982 and 1985. As Kawaguchi stated in the text for this exhibition, the work was originally intended to "convey the life force and energy of a seed and release it into space by covering it with copper." After the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, the material was changed from copper, which conducts radiation, to lead – which blocks it.
This exhibition will feature 14 works, including ones from the rare "Relation-Seed" series made of copper, the "Relation-Ki" (1983-2021) series of raw wood covered with copper, and a watercolor from the same period depicting "Relation-Ki."
Copper was used in this series only for a few pieces produced in 1982 and 1985. As Kawaguchi stated in the text for this exhibition, the work was originally intended to "convey the life force and energy of a seed and release it into space by covering it with copper." After the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, the material was changed from copper, which conducts radiation, to lead – which blocks it.
This exhibition will feature 14 works, including ones from the rare "Relation-Seed" series made of copper, the "Relation-Ki" (1983-2021) series of raw wood covered with copper, and a watercolor from the same period depicting "Relation-Ki."
Schedule | Apr 22 (Fri) 2022-Jun 11 (Sat) 2022 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | SNOW Contemporary http://www.snowcontemporary.com/en/  | ||||
| Location | 404 Hayano Bldg., 2-13-12 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from exit 2 at Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo or Hibiya line, 9 minute walk from exit 5 at Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda line, 10 minute walk from exit 4 at Hiroo Station on the Hibiya line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6427-2511 | ||||
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