Tall Tin-Plated Copper Vase

DesignerDesigned by Toru Kaneko (Tokyo, Japan, born 1962)

MakerMade by Toru Kaneko (Tokyo, Japan, born 1962)

Date2004

Object NameVase

Mediumcopper and tin

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsHeight: 52cm
Base Width: 12cm
Neck Width: 15cm
Base Length: 34.5cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 2005 with assistance from the National Collecting Scheme for Scotland and the National Art Collections Fund.

LocationOn Display - Gallery 05

Object numberABDAG011212

Keywords

About MeThis sculptural vessel is made from a sheet of copper to which a formal decorative pattern has been added by hammering and punching. It is also plated with tin on the exterior, creating a dulled surface, intended to make the viewer question what the vase is made from. Kaneko is one of a group of exciting young Japanese metalworkers who are pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with metal.

Kaneko demonstrates respect for his heritage by imbuing Japanese tradition and culture in his work whilst at the same time pushing the boundaries of experimentation with different materials. This piece expresses his skills as a silversmith with the manipulation of a different material, resulting in a stunning sculptural piece. Employing traditional methods, he plays out his fascination with perception and reality creating a series of questions for the viewer. Furthermore, the piece also evokes Japanese culture in the geometric treatment of the hammered dots and lines reminiscent of Samurai armour.
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A fusion of Japanese heritage with the experimentation of different and more modern materials.

Exhibitions

Gallery 05 - Crafting Colour