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Forest (Mori)

Artist Yako Hodo Japanese, b. 1940
Place of OriginJapan
Date1992
PeriodHeisei period (1989-2019)
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake variety) and rattan; parallel construction
DimensionsH. 16 in x W. 30 in x D. 9 in, H. 40.6 cm x W. 76.2 cm x D. 22.9 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.841
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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At age sixteen Yako Hodo began six years of apprenticeship with three different bamboo masters before becoming an independent artist. Making only one or two exhibition pieces each year, he won numerous awards for his bamboo work, which transforms the strength and resiliency of bamboo into energetic, sculptural compositions. While Wave Crest and Forest suggest the beauty and movement of natural forms, My UFO offers the artist’s view of more alien terrain.
Wave Crest (Hato)
Yako Hodo
approx. 1998
Flower Bud
Higashi Takesonosai
1980
Grace (Fuin)
Yamaguchi Ryuun
2000
Wave (Nami)
Higashi Takesonosai
1988
Danjuro's Crest (Danguro Mon)
Higashi Takesonosai
1975
Sunlight (yoko)
Higashi Takesonosai
1976
Flower basket
approx. 1900-1975
Breath (Ibuki)
Noguchi Ranhosai
approx. 2000
Flower basket
approx. 1950-1975