August 2011 – Yukiyo Kawano

Sketch piece (the making of Little Boy (folded))

August 24, 2012August 22, 2011 by yuki

watercolor, gouache, ink pen on 100% cotton paper 18” x 24” some of 35 sketches/mind maps used during a construction of Little Boy (folded). All the 35 sketches contain an image of a figure (self image) wearing the kimono that was used to construct Little Boy (folded). … Read moreSketch piece (the making of Little Boy (folded))

Little Boy (folded) 2011

August 24, 2012August 16, 2011 by yuki

kimono, bamboo, ash, hair, ink, baisen mordant dye 24.5″ x 24.5″ x 8′ 11″ A construction/fiber sculpture forms the shape of Little Boy, A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima on Aug. 6th, 1945. All the pieces are sewn with hair. … Read moreLittle Boy (folded) 2011