亞洲現代與當代藝術 Modern and Contemporary Asian Art
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Akio OHMORI<br />
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As a member of a new generation of Japanese sculptors, Akio<br />
Ohmori held a solo exhibition in 2011, with dogs <strong>and</strong> cats in<br />
animal shelters as his main theme to discuss the topic of animal<br />
euthanasia. By sculpting the sheltered animals, he expresses<br />
reflections by society about the meaning of life inside these<br />
shelters. Ohmori’s work was based on the Kumamoto Municipal<br />
Animal Care Center, which employed a “zero euthanization”<br />
policy that gained widespread recognition. With his sculpture<br />
imbued with the animals’ power of life, combined with Japanese<br />
traditional wood sculpture craftsmanship <strong>and</strong> lacquerworks, the<br />
thoughts of the animals are expressed completely in detail. Akio<br />
Ohmori’s working mindset is to combine the art of sculpture<br />
into everyday lives. Not only is he talented in portraying subtle<br />
expressions of animals, he is also able to use implicit, hidden<br />
<strong>and</strong> metaphoric means of expression to reflect the relationship<br />
between individuals, society, <strong>and</strong> culture. Furthermore, he also<br />
reflects upon the relationships of family, city, history <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
He hopes that his works can make a call for examination about<br />
environmental issues, while also express his concerns about<br />
society, <strong>and</strong> bring arts closer to everyday life.
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