Stone Sculptures of Hirotoshi Itoh aka Jiyuseki

Stone Sculptures of Hirotoshi Itoh aka Jiyuseki

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Hirotoshi Itoh graduated from Tokyo National Fine Arts University in 1982 and later went into his family business as a stonemason. He spent several years working with metal before turning his attention to stones. He utilizes stones found in a river bank near his home, and he creates sculptures that juxtapose the original shape and hardness of the material with surprising humor and texture. You can find more of his work on his Deviant Art page.
Good Direction, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Good Direction, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Cogwheel, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Cogwheel, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Stuffed Stone, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Stuffed Stone, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Stone Bag, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Stone Bag, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Coffee Break, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Coffee Break, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Before Liberation, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Before Liberation, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Coin, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Coin, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Laughing Stone 10, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Laughing Stone 10, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Canned Sea, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Canned Sea, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Shell, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Shell, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Last Summer, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Last Summer, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Profile, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Profile, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Let's Wrap the Atomic Bomb, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Let's Wrap the Atomic Bomb, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Zip Up Shirt 3, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Zip Up Shirt 3, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Zip Up Shirt, Marble sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Zip Up Shirt, Marble sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Take a Rest, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Take a Rest, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Morning Plate, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Morning Plate, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Leftovers, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)
Leftovers, stone sculpture by Jiyuseki (Hirotoshi Itoh)

 

Stone sculptures by Hirotoshi Itoh
Stone sculptures by Hirotoshi Itoh

 

10 Responses

  1. Sangam vankhade

    Psontenis idea great work

  2. How do you get to buy this amazing art!

  3. lauriemillerjade.com say’s great creativity the best stone I’ve seen for a long time.

  4. Is there nowhere to buy any of these now? Damn I would love to have one.

  5. […] e granito, Hirotoshi Itoh, formado na Tokyo National Fine Arts University, começou a se dedicar a esculturas de pedras. Colhendo a matéria prima em um rio perto de sua casa, ele passou a criar estas interessantes e […]

  6. I love all of these , they make me smile !

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  8. Shannon Granigan-DeMuth

    I am blown away by your creativity! I would like to inquire about a purchase. Please email me details. Thank you!

  9. ooh wow i wouldn’t have thought of something like this in a hundred years xD

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