Air of Box (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am an Air of Box. I have a certain air of mystery due to my stony features.

Curator’s Notes

Masanobu Ando’s time spent studying Buddhism holds a deep influence over his work. He came up with the concept of “Box of Air” to represent a sacred space within a Japanese home, and we began to explore this concept as part of a collaborative process. The Buddhist philosophy of dualism describes a two-part reality, so naturally, we created the “Box of Air’s” counterpart, “Air of Box”. Since “Box of Air” is meant to depict an indoor space within the home, our collaboration piece is the opposite – a hollow ceramic box that represents the outside world. The shadowy, craggy sides of the simple cube sculpture convey a sense of mystery and solemn beauty.

Air of Box is a Masanobu Ando x Nalata Nalata collaboration

Designer/Maker

Maker: Masanobu Ando

Designer: Masanobu Ando x Nalata Nalata

Specifications

Dimensions:

8.5″ (w) x 9″ (l) x 6″ (h) or 22cm (w) x 23cm (l) x 15cm (h) 

Weight: 8 lb or  3.6 kg

Materials: Ceramic, Pewter Overglaze

Details

• One-of-a-kind sculpture handmade by Masanobu Ando in Tajimi, Japan
• Exclusive Masanobu Ando x Nalata Nalata collaboration
• Hollow interior
• Built from slabs of clay with Japanese “tatara” technique
• Pewter overglaze will develop a natural patina over time
• Hand wash only with mild soap and soft sponge
• Dry with soft cloth after washing 
• If necessary, hand wash only with mild soap and soft sponge