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Ataru
Kozuru
Big Bang
1998
Topsfield, MA
Prairie green granite
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Artist's
Statement
Through my interest in mythology, I have come to understand how similar
the essence of eastern and Occidental cultures are. This essence may be
called universal image and idea in my sculpture. This is what I seek to
express in my work.
The idea behind the title, the Big Bang, is the beginning of the
earth and civilization. The form of the piece has a lot to do with the
light and shadow of the sun. The orientation of the piece in regards to
the rising and setting sun is paramount. The sculpture is shaped like
a disc, representing a meteor. The phrase "big bang" also refers
to a meteor hitting the earth. The carved surfaces of the piece further
symbolize the landscape of the earth and the cycles of human civilization.
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