Kosuke Ikeshima  CERASUS

2016/10/17 - 11/8

 “The cherry tree is a symbol of Japan together with the chrysanthemum. It fascinates us since ancient times and reminds us of transience and delicacy, and also the uncertainty of life. The casual daily scenery, the meaning of words, history, culture and the material itself become the medium and affect my identity as a Japanese. I named my solo show Cerasus, which is the scientific name of a Cherry tree." - Kosuke Ikeshima

 This exhibition contains 6 of the latest wooden sculptures, including a life sized one.
He captures casual daily life of a woman by carving cherry wood, without using a file.

Kosuke Ikeshima

1983 Born in Shizuoka, Japan
2008 Graduate from Tama Art University Sculpture Course
2010 Post Graduate from Tokyo Art University Sculpture Course
2012 Solo show Fate at Gallery Naruyama , Tokyo
2014 Solo show Transience of Visions at Gallery Naruyama, Tokyo