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Realistic Lobster Sculptures

Artist Ryousuke Ohtake is Carved Out of Boxwood

— June 4, 2014 — Art & Design
Ryousuke Ohtake has just completed his first jizai okimono sculpture, a niche Japanese craft that "involves carving realistic animals whose bodies and limbs are all animated through joints just like the real living thing," according to This is Colossal. Ryousuke Ohtake decided to tackle the intricate form of a large lobster, getting everything from its beaded eye to the texture on the tail down to a T.

An incredibly intricate creation, the lobster is considered the most difficult and challenging subject, yet that didn't deter Ryousuke Ohtake. Carved out of wood, which is considered far more difficult than using traditional copper, Ryosuke Ohtake's sculpture was recently part of a wooden sculpture exhibition at Tokyu Department Store in Tokyo, astounding many.
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Animal Sculptures - Opportunity for artists and craftsmen to create realistic animal sculptures that mimic the movements and characteristics of living creatures.
2. Jizai Okimono Craft - The niche Japanese craft of jizai okimono offers a unique opportunity for artists to create intricate sculptures with moving joints, bringing them to life like real animals.
3. Wooden Sculpture Exhibition - Exhibitions showcasing wooden sculptures provide a platform for artists to showcase their skills and creativity in using wood as a medium for creating intricate and detailed sculptures.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors can explore the possibilities of creating realistic animal sculptures using jizai okimono techniques and wood as a medium.
2. Craftsmanship and Woodworking - Craftsmen and woodworkers can specialize in the niche craft of jizai okimono, creating intricate wooden sculptures with animated joints.
3. Event Planning and Exhibition Management - Event planners and exhibition managers can organize wooden sculpture exhibitions to promote and showcase the works of talented artists and craftsmen in the industry.
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