Artist
Kamae Kazumi
Mr. Masato. 2011. Clay. H. 47, W. 47, D. 38 cm.
Mr. Masato. 2009. Clay. H. 33.5, W. 24.4, D. 21.5 cm.
Installation view of Atelier Yamanami
Kamae continues to make clay statues. She begins by sculpting the form, which she then covers meticulously with fine, grain-shaped pieces of clay. The countless pieces of clay cover the entire surface and look like fur or an outer skin. All of her works depict the same person. Her pure desire to be noticed by the man she loves forms the core of her creative work. Kamae’s larger sculptures can take up to two months to complete. This exhibition features 25 pieces, making it the largest showing of her work to date.
Profile
Kamae Kazumi
Born in 1966. Kamae currently lives in Shiga Prefecture. She has been a member of Atelier Yamanami since 1985. Kamae, who struggles to express her feelings, uses sculpture as a tool for communication. She continues to make statues of the man she loves unrequitedly. The model is always the same person. Kamae begins by sculpting the form. Next, she meticulously covers the entire surface with grain-shaped bits of clay. Her statues can take over two months to complete, and the countless bits of clay covering the surface undergo various changes. Driven by her desire to be noticed by the one she loves, Kamae continues to create.