Kurokawa Toru explores the mechanics of form. Just as the universe is governed by laws, his sculptures are created through simple yet diverse structural principles.
Many of his ideas stem from material mechanics and physical sensation. He develops forms through continuous dialogue with materials, uncovering their inherent logic through making. Deeply interested in ancient art, he has lived and worked in around ten countries across Asia and the Middle East. Among the materials he works with, ceramics has remained central for over 20 years, shaped through primitive hand building techniques and fired in wood firing kilns.
In recent years, his forms have become increasingly refined as he explores connections with physics and mathematics. He has also expanded his practice into public art and sound based sculptural works. His work often focuses on the concept of the void. Composed primarily of tubular forms, his sculptures evoke living structures, referencing how the basic anatomy of plants and animals, including humans, is fundamentally tubular. These organic configurations guide the viewer’s gaze inward, suggesting both physical structure and a meditative inner space in search of essence.
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