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Thinking with Hiroko Kono

Thinking-the book in dream, 2006. terra cotta, plaster. 165×70×60cm. Tokyo Metropolitan Art MuseumClose your eyes, hold on tight and away we go. Check out the "Thinking" set of sculptures from Japanese artist Hiroko Kono. Each ceramic goddess, with their eyes closed, exudes a dreamy confidence.detailThinking-to the memory- 2006 terra cotta37x39x32cm /SOFINA Kao CorporationClearly the book is the impetus for reflection and there are points where her hands disappear into the books. The book has become part of her.Thinking...and so onThinking ...and so on, 2005 Terra cotta,Plaster body-size and bust-sizeand here are a couple of bonus images of two other wood sculptures by Kono. Unfortunately, could...

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