{"product_id":"ryota-akiyama-crack-and-shrink-b","title":"Ryota Akiyama \/ Wall Hanging Crack and Shrink Large A","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiameter (w) 130mm × Height (h) 370mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA work from Ryota Akiyama’s “Crack and Shrink” series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith its intricately cracked surface and organic yet distinctly artificial form, the work possesses a unique texture and presence that reflect Akiyama’s approach to materials and craftsmanship, challenging conventional boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe work is made from polystyrene (Styrofoam), a material that shrinks when exposed to heat. Various types of paint are applied to the surface, each reacting differently to heat, causing shrinkage and cracking that create unpredictable textures and forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy applying the techniques and concepts of traditional firing processes to materials other than clay, Akiyama explores the boundaries between craft and product design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe resulting form brings together the natural phenomena of material transformation and the artist’s deliberate intervention, creating a distinctive balance between organic processes and artificial expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaterial: Polystyrene (Styrofoam), paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease note: This work is extremely delicate and fragile. Due to the nature of the materials and production process, the surface may exhibit areas of paint loss, chipping, or other irregularities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese characteristics are inherent to the work and should be understood as part of its unique expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"秋山亮太","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53199468953881,"sku":"RyAki-2609-0003","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2207\/5417\/files\/rurbanism10096257.jpg?v=1792050866","url":"https:\/\/www.rurbanism.net\/products\/ryota-akiyama-crack-and-shrink-b","provider":"rurbanism","version":"1.0","type":"link"}