This series are inspired from plants, with particular focus on forms of seeds and fruits. Hammering is a very simple and somewhat meditative repetition of the act of beating the metal sheet to create undulation, convex and concave. I intends to produce works awakening people’s primitive memories by integrating my every hammer beat with the form of seed or fruit generating and sustaining life during the long production process.

Black and white illustration of a raspberry with two leaves attached to its stem.

Imaginary Fruits

Close-up of layered, copper sculpture in shades of amber and dark red, set against a blurred natural outdoor background.
Shinta Nakajima working on a chased metal vase at a workbench.
Art gallery with four silver sculptures displayed on white pedestals, framed pictures on the walls, and warm lighting in the background.
Shinta Nakajima is carving a leaf sculpture with a small tool on a wooden base.

Hand raised, and Chased

In most of these works, made from a sheet of metal with taking time for intensive chasing process for 2 to 5weeks.

Copper, Silver, Brass, Tin, Shibuich, I am exploring with the diverse of the metal and patination to depict the vividly lives.

Silver decorative vase with a leaf pattern design
A tall, vertical, dark brown, textured, and slightly cracked object that resembles a piece of broken or sculpted leather or bark, standing against a plain light gray background.
A green, broken ceramic vase with a dark brown interior, with exposed roots and tendrils growing inside.
A modern, metallic, textured vase with a layered, openwork design against a light gray background.
A large, sculptural wooden art piece resembling a pine cone on a rock outdoor setting with green trees and a waterfall in the background.
A decorative silver-colored vase with an intricate, flame-like wavy design on a plain white background.
Metal vase with a textured surface and wavy, ruffled top edge, placed on a plain light gray background.
Two black and silver textured ceramic cups with uneven surfaces on a plain light background.
A black textured perfume bottle with a silver cap against a black background.
A decorative vase with a rust-colored, textured exterior and a jagged black interior edge, set against a plain light gray background.
Artistic silver and gold metallic leaf sculpture with a minimalist gray background.
A metallic sculpture resembling a pine cone with blue accents and a rough top surface.
Decorative vase shaped like a open flower with green and brown tones against a plain white background.
A dark, textured ceramic vase with an irregular, chipped rim, set against a plain, light gray background.
A metallic, round container with a textured, patterned surface, hanging by black straps against a dark background.
A cactus plant with a green and reddish-brown color, showing multiple vertical ridges.
A dark metallic, sculptural object resembling a fish, with a sleek, rounded body and a pronounced tail, set against a plain light gray background.
A decorative metal vase with a textured finish and cut-out patterns, standing on a plain gray surface against a neutral background.
Three metallic, textured objects with colorful rounded tops against a black background, resembling artistic sculptures or decorative bottles.
Black textured ceramic vase with a honeycomb pattern, standing against a plain white background.