Onishi Yasuaki

"Vertical Emptiness" - Onishi Yasuaki (2013)

Kyoto based artist, Onishi Yasuaki, creates on site installations by firstly evaluating the space and then developed ideas the the use of materials. Yasuaki takes existing shapes from natural forms, in particular curves, and considers the overlap of them.

The use of dripping glue from a glue gun extends the natural shapes and provides a sense of depth from different densities of line; which I take inspiration from. By using liquid urea to spray the sculpture provides a white crystalised coating which could be viewed as a dream-like or surreal landscape. 

Yasuaki aims to create a connection with floating objects and the ground - this has also influenced me in the way he shows links within nature.

I have taken inspiration from the way Yasuaki uses line to create his work which provides a sense of simplicity - this is shown in my observation of leaves. By the linear drawing having no tone creates emphasis on shape.