Sugiura\u2019s \u201cBird\u2019s Eye View\u201d series is known for giving viewers an over-arching perspective on a variety of landscapes, but one of his newer series has focused on the motif of animal costumes, presenting works that combine humor and a sense of pathos.<\/p>\n
This piece hinges on the word \u201clateral,\u201d referring to both the zebra\u2019s lateral stripes and lateral ways of thinking. That\u2019s right\u2026 it\u2019s a pun.<\/p>\n
Wordplay that explores the overlapping meaning of different words and sounds can be thought of as expressing a particular type of artistic sensibility. After all, a superior work of art can conjure different simultaneous meanings within the viewer, allowing an experience that is layered and deep. Wordplay is thus a form that accomplishes this goal in the most direct of manners.<\/p>\n
In this case, however, the wordplay is ascribed after the fact and the appeal of the artwork lies elsewhere. On the contrary, one senses that the piece\u2019s true charm is its casual languor and the distinctly evocative expression on the subject\u2019s face.<\/p>\n
In the world of the tea ceremony, there is a famous saying that \u201crust is good, but allowing things to rust is bad.\u201d The subject of this piece is in his natural state, free of unnecessary tension, and it is precisely because he is not performing that his expression feels so rich.<\/p>\n
In that context, the words above and their ridiculously twisted logic can only be considered bad. We hope you enjoy the humor of these pieces, imbued with the strength that comes when we snort with laughter at nonsensical thoughts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Sugiura\u2019s \u201cBird\u2019s Eye View\u201d series is known for giving viewers an over-arching perspective on a variety of landscapes, but one of his newer series has focused on the motif of animal costumes, presenting works that combine humor and a sense of pathos. This piece hinges on the word \u201clateral,\u201d referring to both the zebra\u2019s lateral […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5291,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n