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Miniature three-dimensional model.

Miniature modeled on blue graph paperthree-dimensional modelMade only from paper and paper tape, it is small, light as a wing, and delicate. It was specially produced for Fragile Books.Comes in a special wooden box.

«Paper Study Pieces 1» is a new work without a prototype, whereas «Paper Study Pieces 2» was created as a reduced version of the original.

«Paper Study Pieces 2» has the prototype. «The inner workings of the workings II». The Inside Mechanism series is a JapaneseThis is a piece I started working on in 2011, sparked by my interest in architectural joints and connections.This work marked a major turning point for him as a visual artist.

This piece is so small and light that it flies away if you blow it. The artist said that the creative process of creating a plan of the work (unfolded box) and shaping the small box like origami was very enjoyable.

When creating sculptures using wood, he first creates a plan and then an elevation drawing on the computer, imagining how it will look when raised. Next, he prepares paper molds for each part based on the blueprint, cuts out the wooden parts one by one according to the paper molds, and finally, he fits the wooden parts together by hand using glue.

The reason why he does not use 3D software such as CAD is because he wants to "encounter" what is happening physically in front of him, and to value the "process of understanding with his hands and head". This is an interesting episode that gives a glimpse of the artist's physical senses contained within his intricate works, and the real pleasure of "Paper Study Pieces 1" is being able to witness this process. No matter how accurate the numerical values are, subtle differences will occur depending on the condition and characteristics of the wood, and the climate, so in the end, he adjusts the shape by the feel of his hands.

Personally, it evokes a strange sense of nostalgia, similar to that of a favorite toy or a treasured paperback book from long ago. It's a piece that's fun to watch as it wears down over time.


Text by Kenya Nakazawa (FRAGILE BOOKS)