Zusammen: klassische Form, zeitgenössische Energie.21:42Claude hat geantwortet: The face says everything: half-closed eyes, an almost imperceptible smile, red accents in the hair.The face says everything: half-closed eyes, an almost imperceptible smile, red accents in the hair. A face from the Tōgatta tradition — calm, present, unmistakable.
The body tells a different story. Wagatsuma-san has wrapped it in dense horizontal bands of red, purple, teal, and yellow — interrupted by wave lines and zigzag motifs that give the wood movement and rhythm. The result is not decoration. It is a pattern of its own, one that Wagatsuma-san has developed over years.
Noboru Wagatsuma combines the traditional language of Togatta Kokeshi with modern motifs, unusual silhouettes and expressive colour. His former career as a singer-songwriter continues to resonate through his work, giving many pieces a distinctive and often surprising character.
