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Wood carver- Munenobu Nagata
Wood sculpture imbued with time
Horibito is the artist name used by Munenobu Nagata, a Japanese wood sculptor.
Working primarily with solid wood, he creates sculptures that quietly carry the time spent shaping them.
Rather than imposing a predetermined form, his process begins with close observation of the material.
Grain, resistance, and subtle irregularities guide each decision.
Carving is an act of response — a continuous dialogue between hand and wood.
At Horibito, making and thinking are inseparable.
Each cut is a choice, each pause a moment of attention.
The finished work retains these traces, allowing time, thought, and human presence to remain visible.
Personal experiences have deepened this approach, reinforcing a belief in patience, perception, and presence.
Through wood carving, Horibito presents the quiet accumulation of decisions — with respect for the material and the time it holds.
