Ethereal characters emerge from large pieces of wood in the art ofAkiko Mimasu.
Wearing plush hardware, these sleeping figures look completely at ease, reposing comfortably inside the block of wood.
Each face is carefully carved to reveal a youthful, tender expression with closed eyes.
It is hard to decipher Mimasu’s intention in creating these enigmatic figures.
One interpretation, however, can be a depiction of a harmonious relationship between natural materials and people.
Japanese artist Akiko Mimasu carves ethereal figures from large pieces of wood.
These anonymous subjects appear to be in a state of tranquil slumber.
