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Tall tin-plated copper vase

Toru Kaneko, 2004

The vase has been created from a sheet of copper hammered into shape with the geometric pattern of raised spots on the body of the vase and fluted vertical lines on the neck being created through a combination of hammering and punching. The tin plating produces a dull surface making the viewer question what the vase is made from. Kaneko is fascinated with perspective and this piece appears 2-dimensional when viewed from the front or at a distance.

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Title of artwork, date

Tall tin-plated copper vase, 2004

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Vase: tin-plated copper; box: wood

Dimensions

Height: 52 cm

Grant

825

Total cost

1650

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