" Crawling Bear Sophora japonica
Author: Kenji Sato
Origin: Hokkaido Asahikawa
Size: W18cm H21.5cm D33cm
Material: Sophora japonica
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Kenji Sato is a master sculptor from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, who is currently celebrating his 50th anniversary as a woodcarver.
He is a sculptor who has been working with wood since he was 22 years old and has created numerous works, and will turn 73 in 2023 .
The focus of their work is on cute, abstract wooden carvings of bears with beveled edges, affectionately known as " Ken-chan Bear. "
The wooden carvings of bears are created by calculating annual rings ( patterns on the cross-section of wood ) , and each one has a different expression, making them works that allow you to feel the warmth and dynamism of wood.
1950 Born in Furano, the home of lavender
1973 Founder of "Satou Kuma" Studied under his elder brother Noriaki
1985 Independence Sato Creative Wood Carving was established in Asahikawa City.
1996 From this time on, he began carving owls using his own unique techniques.
2002 Focusing on fish, salmon of course Flatfish Sculpin Deep-sea fish Responding to various requests from his fans
2018 He released the roughly cut carved bear that he had been working on before as "Ken-chan Bear."
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