{"title":"Koji Hatakeyama (畠山耕治)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jp540-koji-hatakeyama","title":"Koji Hatakeyama (畠山耕治), Japanese (b. 1956)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bronze Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze box by Koji Hatakeyama is a finely executed sculptural object that\u003cbr\u003ecombines minimalist geometry with richly textured surfaces. Cast in bronze, the work\u003cbr\u003etakes the form of a compact lidded vessel with sharply defined architectural lines and\u003cbr\u003ea deeply patinated exterior. The vertical striations carved into the sides evoke the\u003cbr\u003eappearance of weathered wood or carved stone, creating a tactile contrast against\u003cbr\u003ethe smoother lid and interior surfaces.\u003cbr\u003eThe bronze surface displays warm reddish-brown and dark umber tones, while the\u003cbr\u003einterior is finished with a luminous gilt treatment that introduces a striking visual\u003cbr\u003econtrast when opened. The restrained proportions and understated elegance reflect\u003cbr\u003eHatakeyama’s sculptural approach, balancing functionality with quiet monumentality.\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako),\u003cbr\u003esigned cloth, and documentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.7cm(h) x 6.5cm(w) x 4.8cm(d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoji Hatakeyama (畠山耕治, b. 1956) is a Japanese metal artist born in\u003cbr\u003eToyama Prefecture. He graduated in 1980 from the Kanazawa College of Arts and\u003cbr\u003eCraft, specializing in metal casting. Based in Takaoka, a city renowned for its\u003cbr\u003ecenturies-old bronze casting tradition, Hatakeyama creates sculptural works\u003cbr\u003edistinguished by their minimalist forms and quiet material presence. His works have\u003cbr\u003ereceived major recognition, including the 11th Takashimaya Art Award (2000), the\u003cbr\u003eGrand Prize at the Sano Renaissance Casting Exhibition (2007), and the MOA\u003cbr\u003eMuseum of Art Prize at the 18th MOA Okada Mokichi Award (2012). His works are\u003cbr\u003eheld in the collections of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, the Philadelphia\u003cbr\u003eMuseum of Art, the Danish Royal Collection, the Victoria and Albert Museum,\u003cbr\u003eLondon, and the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koji Hatakeyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56639992234370,"sku":"JP540","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP540-1.jpg?v=1778494155"},{"product_id":"jp560-koji-hatakeyama","title":"Koji Hatakeyama (畠山耕治), Japanese (b. 1956)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bronze Box \"A Still Small Voice\" of \"A Small Little Thing\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monumental bronze box by Koji Hatakeyama, one of Japan's most acclaimed contemporary metal artists. Exhibited under the title A Still Small Voice, the work exemplifies Hatakeyama's distinctive ability to transform functional forms into contemplative artistic statements. Cast in bronze and finished with a rich, naturally developed patina, the box presents a minimalist rectangular form with a precisely fitted lid, creating a powerful architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained geometry and substantial weight contrast strikingly with the poetic title, inviting reflection on themes of silence, contemplation, and the significance of quiet truths that are easily overlooked. The softly weathered bronze surface reveals nuanced tonal variations and a quiet material richness that reward close inspection, while the simplicity of the form highlights Hatakeyama's mastery of proportion, balance, and spatial tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough functional in form, the work transcends utility, occupying the boundary between contemporary sculpture and studio craft. The original exhibition label attached to the underside identifies the work as A Still Small Voice and records its inclusion in the World Competition of Arts and Crafts Exhibition (世界工芸コンペティション).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze box is accompanied by its original signed wooden box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27.5cm(h) x 35.5cm(w) x 13.5cm(d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 16kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoji Hatakeyama (畠山耕治, born 1956) is a distinguished Japanese metal artist and sculptor from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, one of Japan's foremost centres of bronze casting and metal craftsmanship. A graduate of the Casting Department at Kanazawa College of Art in 1980, he has established an international reputation for his innovative bronze works that bridge traditional Japanese metalworking and contemporary sculpture. His achievements include the Takashimaya Art Prize (2000), the Grand Prize at the Sano Renaissance Casting Exhibition (2007), the MOA Museum Prize (2012), and the Grand Prize at the inaugural Asian Contemporary Art Award in London (2023). His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Galleries of Scotland, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koji Hatakeyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56748004540802,"sku":"JP560","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Koji_Hatakeyama_JP560-1.jpg?v=1783072748"},{"product_id":"jp561-koji-hatakeyama","title":"Koji Hatakeyama (畠山耕治), Japanese (b. 1956)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bronze Box \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling bronze box by Koji Hatakeyama, one of Japan's foremost contemporary metal artists. Created in 2003, the work exemplifies the artist's enduring fascination with the theme of the box, a form that occupies a central place within his artistic practice. Although modest in scale, the piece possesses a remarkable sense of presence, transforming a simple cubic form into a contemplative sculptural object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast in bronze and finished with a richly varied patina, the exterior displays an intricate landscape of deep reds, purples, browns, and verdigris greens. These naturally expressive surface effects create a painterly quality that changes with the light, revealing new nuances from every angle. The restrained geometry of the cube contrasts beautifully with the organic complexity of the patinated surface, highlighting Hatakeyama's mastery of both form and material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable lid rests upon discreet feet and opens to reveal an interior finished in radiant gold leaf. This striking contrast between the luminous gilded interior and the darkly patinated bronze exterior introduces a sense of surprise and quiet drama, while emphasising the dialogue between concealment and revelation. Such considerations reflect Hatakeyama's interest in the box not merely as a container, but as a vessel for contemplation, memory, and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough functional in conception, the work transcends utility and stands as a refined sculptural object. The compact scale concentrates the artist's characteristic sense of materiality, tension, and stillness into a highly intimate form, making it equally suitable for display as a work of contemporary sculpture or as a decorative object of exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6cm(h) x 6cm(w) x 5.7cm(d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoji Hatakeyama (畠山耕治, born 1956) is a distinguished Japanese metal artist and sculptor from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, one of Japan's foremost centres of bronze casting and metal craftsmanship. A graduate of the Casting Department at Kanazawa College of Art in 1980, he has established an international reputation for his innovative bronze works that bridge traditional Japanese metalworking and contemporary sculpture. His achievements include the Takashimaya Art Prize (2000), the Grand Prize at the Sano Renaissance Casting Exhibition (2007), the MOA Museum Prize (2012), and the Grand Prize at the inaugural Asian Contemporary Art Award in London (2023). His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Galleries of Scotland, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koji Hatakeyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56748021154178,"sku":"JP561","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Koji_Hatakeyama_JP561-1.jpg?v=1783073097"}],"url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/collections\/koji-hatakeyama-%e7%95%a0%e5%b1%b1%e8%80%95%e6%b2%bb.oembed","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}