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Iede Takahiro 家出隆浩

2020 · Copper and gold alloy (shakudō), copper and silver alloy (shibuichi), and silver · Asian Art

Iede Takahiro creates complex textures through his unique strip-weaving and soldering method. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese bamboo basketry, the artist first creates a flat sheet by tightly weaving various metal strips according to a pattern, then uses melted silver as an adhesive. Finally, he creates the shape through precise hammering. In 2016 he received the Japanese government’s Medal with Purple Ribbon for Artistic Achievement.

Artist

Iede Takahiro 家出隆浩

Date

2020

Medium

Copper and gold alloy (shakudō), copper and silver alloy (shibuichi), and silver

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Hayashi Kaoru, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2020