KOHEI NAWA

Villus

In the "Villus," series, I blow polyurethane foam as a mist onto a variety of motifs. The mist creates fine cells, like villi, that cover the irregularities on their surfaces, dulling contours and textures.

Villus

2009
mixed media
dimensions variable
Installation view: “Trans-figure,” 2018, Pace Gallery Palo Alto, US

Villus-Toy-Nike(Black)

2015
mixed media
395 × 221 × 217 mm

Villus-Kannon(Black)

2015
mixed media
678 × 272 × 230 mm

Villus

2009
mixed media
dimensions variable
Installation view: “TRANS,” 2012, Arario Gallery, Cheonan, South Korea

Villus-Telescope

2011
mixed media
825 × 630 × 530 mm

Villus#2

2010
mixed media
dimensions variable
Installation view: "The 14th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh," 2010, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Villus-Toy-Airplane

2009
mixed media
140 × 385 × 420 mm

Villus

2009
mixed media
dimensions variable
Installation view: "L_B_S," 2009, Maison Hermes 8F Le Forum, Tokyo, Japan, Created with the support of Foundation d'entreprise Hermés