Fragmented Signs - In: Material, with Tronhjem Rømer, OBJEKT, Aarhus, Denmark 2024

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Overview:

Takefusa was born and raised in Japan. Drawing on his experiences living in Japan, Australia, and Denmark, he examines the relationship between identity, memory, and cultural change through his ceramic work. Inspired by his experiences moving between continents, languages, and cultures, Takefusa explores how objects and signs that once defined our identity become fragmented and abstract over time. Using digital tools, he begins his process with asemic calligraphy—abstract marks devoid of specific meaning. Through digital manipulation—such as enlarging, stretching, and fragmenting—he transforms these forms into images that resonate with his personal experiences. These forms are then developed into tangible ceramic sculptures, resulting in works that reflect memories and cultural signs in a state of constant flux

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Pictures courtesy of Ole Akhøj