Monkey Bananas

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Playful and precise. Monkey Bananas is the work that makes you smile before you think.About the WorkTaku Akihiro creates sculptures with a unique perspective on familiar objects, e merging from a local-based approach. His “migaku — polish” practice extends across wood, stone, metal, and paint — each work an act of looking back at the foundation, stimulating the five senses, and adding color to daily life.About Akihiro WoodworksA woodworking group based in Kagoshima, Japan. Wood used for carving is dried for 3 to 5 years depending on thickness and species. By learning the cycles of local forests and pursuing shapes that suit each timber’s character, Akihiro Woodworks creates objects that carry the memory of the land.Details Artist: Taku Akihiro (Sculptor, Painter, Designer) Material: Wood (Kagoshima timber) Made in Japan, Kagoshima Each piece is unique — individual variation in grain and form is natural Show more