跳/jump - 山本豊市/Toyoichi Yamamoto - 雕塑 黄铜色 - 日本 (没有保留价)

山本豊市

Toyoichi Yamamoto
From 1918, he studied drawing for three years at the Taiheiyō Art Association Research Institute in Japan.
Between 1923 and 1928, he lived in France, where he studied at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris.
He subsequently became the only Japanese direct pupil of Aristide Maillol, studying under him for four years.

After returning to Japan, he incorporated the traditional kanshitsu (dry lacquer) technique into modern sculpture, developing a distinctive and original artistic style.

Figurative Sculpture

This figurative sculpture by Toyoichi Yamamoto captures a moment of intense physical extension, balancing movement and stillness in a single expressive form.

The figure arches dramatically backward, anchored by one leg while reaching outward into space.
Through the reduction of mass and the emphasis on raw surface texture, the human body is transformed from realism into a symbolic, almost elemental presence.

The tension between instability and balance gives the work a strong sense of dynamism, inviting the viewer to engage with it from multiple angles.
The dark, time-worn surface enhances the sculptural depth, reflecting the material’s inherent strength and the passage of time.

This work stands as a compelling example of Japanese modern figurative sculpture, embodying both physical energy and quiet introspection.