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Toshikatsu Endo — Ring
Toshikatsu Endo

Ring

1989

A striking sculpture by Japanese artist Toshikatsu Endo, *Ring* embodies his characteristically raw and primal aesthetic, exploring themes of time, existence, and the cyclical nature of life. The circular form, a universal symbol of infinity and continuity, is rendered with Endo's signature use of charred or weathered materials, evoking a sense of ritual and elemental transformation. The work invites contemplation of the tension between destruction and renewal, presence and absence.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 16, 2018

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Toshikatsu Endo, Ring, 1989

A striking sculpture by Japanese artist Toshikatsu Endo, *Ring* embodies his characteristically raw and primal aesthetic, exploring themes of time, existence, and the cyclical nature of life. The circular form, a universal symbol of infinity and continuity, is rendered with Endo's signature use of charred or weathered materials, evoking a sense of ritual and elemental transformation. The work invites contemplation of the tension between destruction and renewal, presence and absence.

Year
1989
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric Shape, Male Artist, Sculpture, Japanese Artist, Contemporary Artist, Dark Tones, Installation Art, Abstract Form, Late 20th Century, Meditative Mood, Minimalism