No.2506031

Iwata Ruri

2025/Cast glass, Corten steel, Plate glass/Japan
I like hot, molten glass. This is because it changes into each person's presence. Molten glass has no form. It changes and is expressed by each person. To be alive is to exist. I want to confirm my existence. I want to feel it. To live is to realize it. To live is precious. That is why I am against war. Let us respect and cherish our presence in our own way of life. I express myself through my work while thinking about such things.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Iwata Ruri

Ruri Iwata

Born in Tokyo in 1951. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School in 1977. His works range from large sculptures made with castwork to colorful, abstract vases made using the free-blowing technique, creating works that are both artistic and for everyday use. Taking advantage of the unique way glass looks in different ways depending on the light, he intentionally leaves traces of the lumps of glass produced by castwork, the fireproof plaster used to make the molds, and cracks that occur when the glass is removed from the kiln in his works, creating a powerful presence that contradicts the image of the delicate material.

INTERVIEW

I want you to feel its overwhelming presence.

--Please tell us about this work.

To repeat, I like hot molten glass. It has no form, and changes and expresses itself depending on the person. I live my life while confirming and feeling my existence. That is why I am against war, which disregards life. I want to recognize and cherish each other's existence. I create my works with these thoughts in mind.

Why did you decide to exhibit this work?

Most of my works are exhibited indoors. This time I wanted to take on the challenge of exhibiting outdoors. I am very honored to have been selected.

--What are the highlights of your work? How would you like passersby to view it?

Glass looks different depending on the light. Although it is called glass, it is not delicate, but rather solid. My works have a big presence, and I would like you to feel their power.

MAP

  1. 1.
    Umberto Mastroianni
  2. 2.
    Jim Dine
  3. 3.
    Michiko Nakatani
  4. 4.
    Iwata Ruri
  5. 5.
    Pavel Klbalek
  6. 6.
    Keisuke Yamamoto
  7. 7.
    H & P. Shagan
  8. 8.
    Katsura Funakoshi
  9. 9.
    Kohei Nawa
  10. 10.
    Moe Nakamura
  11. 11.
    Nobu Yatsugi
  12. 12.
    Magdalena Abakanowicz
  13. 13.
    Masakazu Sato Shigetaka
  14. 14.
    Luigi Mainolfi
  15. 15.
    Renate Hoflite
  16. 16.
    Henry Moore
  17. 17.
    Atsuhiko Misawa