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Wood carver- Munenobu Nagata<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

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Wood sculpture imbued with time<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Horibito is the artist name used by Munenobu Nagata, a Japanese wood sculptor.
\r\nWorking primarily with solid wood, he creates sculptures that quietly carry the time spent shaping them.<\/p>\r\n

Rather than imposing a predetermined form, his process begins with close observation of the material.
\r\nGrain, resistance, and subtle irregularities guide each decision.
\r\nCarving is an act of response \u2014 a continuous dialogue between hand and wood.<\/p>\r\n

At Horibito, making and thinking are inseparable.
\r\nEach cut is a choice, each pause a moment of attention.
\r\nThe finished work retains these traces, allowing time, thought, and human presence to remain visible.<\/p>\r\n

Personal experiences have deepened this approach, reinforcing a belief in patience, perception, and presence.
\r\nThrough wood carving, Horibito presents the quiet accumulation of decisions \u2014 with respect for the material and the time it holds.<\/p>\r\n