Feather stool
Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934-1991), designer
Ishimaru Company Ltd., Tokyo, manufacturer
Details
Title
Feather stool
Artist/Maker
Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934-1991), designer
Ishimaru Company Ltd., Tokyo, manufacturer
Date
1990
Medium
Acrylic, aluminum and feathers
Dimensions
21 1/4 x 13 x 16 1/8 inches
Credit
Purchase with funds from the Decorative Arts Acquisition Endowment
Accession #
2010.223
One of the most influential designers in modern Japanese history, Shiro Kuramata is best known for his poetic, lighthearted designs made from modern industrial materials such as acrylic, aluminum, and steel mesh. In this piece, colorful feathers float in a clear and heavy block of acrylic, juxtaposing weight and weightlessness, eternity and transience.