Willy B
Date2016
Maker
Akio Takamori
Japanese (active in the United States), 1950 - 2017
Object number2017.12
ProvenanceThe artist; [James Harris Gallery, Seattle, Washington]
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, James Harris Gallery, Akio Takamori: Apology/Remorse, Feb. 16 - Apr. 1, 2017.
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Body Language, Dec. 22 - 2018 - ongoing.Published ReferencesGraves, Jen. “Akio Takamori’s Drawings and Sculptures of Men Apologizing.” The Stranger: Art and Performance Winter 2016, Dec. 6, 2016.
Upchurch, Michael. “Noted Seattle artist’s final show reveals he was vibrant to the end.” The Seattle Times, Feb. 25, 2017; reproduced.Credit LineHoward Kottler Endowment for Ceramic Art, Northwest Purchase Fund, Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund, Mark Tobey Estate Fund, Modern Art Acquisition Fund
Dimensions35 1/2 x 16 x 23 1/2 in. (90.2 x 40.6 x 59.7 cm)
MediumStoneware with under and overglazes
Chinese
early - mid 19th century
Object number: 33.1193