Hiroyuki Hamada’s sculptures are often tondos, round or oblong reliefs that he creates with materials such as burlap, wood, tar, wax, enamel and plaster. Surprisingly deep (usually between 4 1/2” and 6” thick), Hamada’s pieces are quite simple, yet appear almost icon-like, remnants of an unknown time and place. The surfaces are often pockmarked with holes, an aspect that adds to the shield-like quality of the pieces.

Artist: Hiroyuki Hamada
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