Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

Nobuo Sekine, One Stroke Circle, 1974, black granite sculpture with circular form and yin-yang-like void, on wooden pedestal.

Black granite on wooden pedestal // One Stroke Circle by Nobuo Sekine, created in 1974, is a sculptural piece that embodies the artist’s meditative approach to form and material. Crafted from black granite and set on a wooden pedestal, the circular shape features an abstract, yin-yang-like void within, suggesting balance and duality. The textured surface and carved lines within the circle add depth and invite contemplation of its minimalist beauty. Sekine, a key figure in the Mono-ha movement, often emphasizes natural materials and simple forms to evoke a connection between the physical and the conceptual. This work resonates with themes of harmony, space, and the fluidity of perception.

Artwork Copyright © Nobuo Sekine

One Stroke Circle, 1974

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Black granite on wooden pedestal // One Stroke Circle by Nobuo Sekine, created in 1974, is a sculptural piece that embodies the artist’s meditative approach to form and material. Crafted from black granite and set on a wooden pedestal, the circular shape features an abstract, yin-yang-like void within, suggesting balance and duality. The textured surface and carved lines within the circle add depth and invite contemplation of its minimalist beauty. Sekine, a key figure in the Mono-ha movement, often emphasizes natural materials and simple forms to evoke a connection between the physical and the conceptual. This work resonates with themes of harmony, space, and the fluidity of perception.

Artwork Copyright © Nobuo Sekine

Nobuo Sekine

One Stroke Circle, 1974

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What is Mono-Ha?

Meaning School of Things, Mono-ha originated in Tokyo in the mid-1960s. Instead of creating traditional artwork, the artists of Mono-ha used different materials and their natural properties to express dismay at the industrialization taking place in Japan at the time. The movement gained international attention and is now a widely respected form of art, known for its emphasis on the relationship between materials and their environment.

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