{"product_id":"ryo-watanabe-brass-sculpture-i","title":"Ryo Watanabe 'Brass Sculpture I'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions - 17cm x 17.5cm x 8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaterial - Brass\u003cspan\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCare - Dust lightly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\"\u003eRyo\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\"\u003eWatanabe\u003c\/span\u003e's sculptural objects balance bold, poetic forms with intricate surface detail. Their silhouettes range from flattened pebble-like shapes to softly faceted wedge forms, each carefully composed to rest on different planes, creating a sense of movement and equilibrium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in iron, brass and aluminium, the subtly brushed surfaces catch the light with a gentle lustre. Smooth planes are interrupted by stone-like textures, rich patinas, and quiet imperfections that reveal the hand of the maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply tactile, these pieces invite interaction. The seamless, cool metal forms conceal hidden elements within their voids, shifting sand, weighted interiors, and gently rattling components that reveal themselves as the work is lifted, turned or rocked. \u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\"\u003eWatanabe\u003c\/span\u003e's sculptures offer moments of surprise, play, and contemplation with every encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Artist \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\"\u003eRyo\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\"\u003eWatanabe\u003c\/span\u003e graduated from Musashino Art University in 2001, where he studied Spatial and Environmental Design. His practice is rooted in a deep appreciation for natural forms and materials, shaped in part by his early experience with traditional metalworking techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking primarily with brass, iron, and aluminium, \u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\"\u003eWatanabe\u003c\/span\u003e creates one of kind functional objects that blur the boundary between sculpture and every day. Inspired by stones, seeds, fallen leaves, twigs, and pebbles encountered in daily life, his works are characterized by gentle curves, organic silhouettes, and a quiet sense of balance. Through vessels, trays, plates, and other forms, he transforms familiar materials into contemplative objects that invite touch and close observation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\"\u003eWatanabe\u003c\/span\u003e has described the textured surfaces of his pieces as an attempt to imagine peeling away the skin of a stone and reshaping it into a vessel small enough to carry in one’s pocket. Combining utility with understated artistry, his work encourages an appreciation of simple, everyday moments and is widely admired for its refined craftsmanship and thoughtful presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__block product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description__content rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description__content rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/collections\/ryo-watanabe\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Ryo's practice and view his full collection..\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryo Watanabe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57251924967797,"sku":"RW261-6","price":720.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/5583\/files\/7R1A8159_0e2d7bbf-2903-4e0a-b70c-bbdc9eebc112.jpg?v=1782979187","url":"https:\/\/maudandmabel.com\/products\/ryo-watanabe-brass-sculpture-i","provider":"Maud and Mabel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}