Junko Mori b. 1974, Yokohama, Japan
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Overview
“I am always drawn to the visual impact of an aggregate assembled with many small components: I find infinite possibilities of the form multiplied by the vital power beyond the physical space, such as cell division through the microscope.
"My work consists of multiples of individually forged steel or other metals, and the subtle difference of each piece results from hand hammering. No piece is individually planned but becomes fully formed within the making and thinking process. Repeating little accidents, like the mutation of cells, the final accumulation of units emerges within the process of evolution. The uncontrollable beauty is the core of my concept.”
The assembling of forged and cast metal is the key to Junko Mori’s work, whether mild steel or pure silver. Her observations of tree and plant matter are the driving force behind many of her sculptures which vary in scale from small objects in precious metal through to fairly massive welded steel works of art. Collected by admirers of antiques and contemporary art, the innate qualities of her creations are highly regarded.
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Works
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Moss Cactus, 2013
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Moss Ginkgo, 2013
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Propagation Project; Spikes, 2005
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Propagation Project; Pinecone, 2015
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Uncontrollable Beauty; Dahlia Rose, 2016
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Propagation Project; Straight Spikes, 2019
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Botany Series; Berries, 2019
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British Hedgerow Beaker, 2020
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Propagation Project; Multiple Textured Leaf, 2020
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Botany Series; Horsetail, 2017
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Propagation Project: Da Vinci’s Study of Water, 2023
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Propagation Project: Surf Conch, 2023
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Silver Organism; Ball Point, 2023
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Propagation Project: Pinecone Wave, 2023
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Propagation Project: Forest Floor, Haiku, 2023
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Propagation Project: Bird Ring, 2023
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Silver Organism, Young Fern, 2023
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Silver Organism, Square Spikes, 2023
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Silver Organism, Trio Lilly, 2023
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Silver Organism, Citrus Medica, 2023
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Silver Organism, Kiku, 2023
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Silver Organism, Tulip Rococo, 2023
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Silver Poetry, Spring Fever: Haiku, 2023
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Propagation Project: Lavender Dew, 2023
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Propagation Project; Conch, 2012
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Propagation Project; Multiple Pinecone, 2024
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Propagation Project; Bulb, 2024
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Uncontrollable Beauty: Cloud Glove, 2023
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Propagation Project; Bird Wave, 2024
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Silver Organism, Olive Leaf, 2024
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Silver Organism, Rusted Twisted Leaf, 2024
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Silver Poetry, Spring Fever: Haiku, 2024
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Floating Chandelier; Spirea, 2024
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Floating Chandelier; Pistia, 2024
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Propagation Project; Haiku Bloom, 2024
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Cell, 2023
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Cell, 2023
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Cell, 2023
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Cell, 2023
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Installation Shots