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ARTWORKS
Yuto Yonemura
Agarmann (boy)
Year: 2019
Materials: FRP, plaster, lead, expanded polystyrene
Dimensions: H 450 W350 D350
Location: 7F Elevator Hall
Agarmann (mask)
Year: 2019
Materials: FRP, plaster
Dimensions: H 450 W 450 D 250
Location: 1F Elevator Hall
Work Commentary:
“agarma” (Αγαλμα) is Greek for “statue,” while ‘AGARUMAN’ signifies “human sculpture.”
This work creates a unique narrative through physical relationships, reinterpreting the presence of anime heroes and the mechanical transformations and gimmicks of robots. It explores the reality of contemporary sculpture while encapsulating emotions such as pain, fear, longing, and awe.
PROFILE
Born in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 1996. Graduated from Kyoto University of Art and Design, Department of Fine Arts and Crafts, Integrated Design Course, 2019.
Major exhibitions include: “Art Award Marunouchi 2019” (Shin-Marunouchi Building / Tokyo / 2019), “OBJECT AND MIND: I Can't Barolo with Her Anymore” (Kyoto University of Art and Design Gallery Orb / Kyoto / 2019), “KUAD ANNUAL 2019 Spaceship Earth” (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum / Tokyo / 2019), and “Chokoku-ron” (Finch Arts / Kyoto / 2018). Received the Excellence Award at the “2018 Kyoto University of Art and Design Graduation and Completion Exhibition”.