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Colorfully Striped Sculptures

Kyotaro Hakamata Creates Playfully Contemporary Works of Art

— May 29, 2013 — Art & Design
Kyotaro Hakamata creates sculptures that will innately appeal to younger generations. Full of vibrant colors, quirky forms and a touch of a pop culture essence, the contemporary works of arts are undeniably youthful. Nevertheless, Kyotaro Hakamata undoubtedly has a wider audience than teens and young adults.

Born in Shizuoka, Japan, and based in Tokyo, Kyotaro Hakamata may appear playful at first, but there is a lot more going on behind the surface. Made up of variously colored acrylic boards, Kyotaro Hakamata observes for Volta NY, "The stripes of the surface created by such a process deform and delude viewers’ visions when they try to see the shape of the work.[...] So here, you can see the contradictory relationship: the consequence of the basic process of making sculpture destroys the viewers’ visions."
Trend Themes
1. Vibrant Sculptures - The use of vibrant colors in sculptures creates visually engaging and attention-grabbing art pieces.
2. Contemporary Art - The incorporation of a pop culture essence in contemporary art appeals to younger generations and expands the audience.
3. Optical Illusion Art - The use of deformed and deluding visions in sculptures creates an engaging and thought-provoking experience for viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Art & Sculpture - Artists and sculptors can explore the use of vibrant colors and pop culture elements to attract younger audiences and create visually captivating pieces.
2. Gallery & Exhibition - Galleries and exhibition spaces can showcase contemporary art that incorporates a pop culture essence to appeal to a wider range of visitors.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate vibrant sculptures and optical illusion art to add an element of intrigue and playfulness to spaces.
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