Hiroyuki Nishimura uses reclaimed wood and scavenged materials to produce outwardly sculptural, provocative furniture and decor. Harvesting felled and abandoned trees from the Shonan and Izu Peninsula areas of Japan, Nishimura chooses to work in the medium that speaks to him.
While much of the wood Nishimura reclaims is largely deemed unsuitable for conventional furniture or for any other building projects, his proficiency with sculpture proves otherwise, with the artist-designer bringing new life to the material and creating interesting bookcases, side tables and magazine racks through hand-carving techniques and the occasional use of a chainsaw. Nishimura works with the shape of any given fallen tree — he rarely works against the natural form of his chosen material — and creates works that hold a primal appeal and often resemble ancient totemic artifacts.
Born in Osaka, Japan, Nishimura attended the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1986. After graduating, he began working as a prep school teacher, while also pursuing his love of art through sculpting wood. In 2008, Nishimura opened his own studio Zougei Inc.
Nishimura has won several awards and performed many solo exhibitions throughout his career. His numerous accolades include the Silver Award at the 8th Kajima Sculpture Competition in 2004 and the Grand Prize Award at the 10th Oita Asian Sculpture Exhibition in 2010. His many exhibitions include solo shows at the Sekiguchi Art Museum in Tokyo and the GEM Art Gallery of Tokyo.
On 1stDibs, find Hiroyuki Nishimura tables, storage pieces and decorative objects.
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal9 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #9 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal8 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #8 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 7
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Monitor Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower02 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 02 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his work...
Wood
Zougei Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 2
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Nomad Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displaying shelf ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Newspaper Storage Tribal Style Magazinrack
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Newspaper storage Sculpture. Also it can be used as magazine or newspaper rack. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used ...
Wood
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
Wood
Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Designed by Joel Escalona Unseen Force No40 Abstract Wooden Totem—— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craf...
Hardwood
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Letsopa Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 2
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with primitive inspiration. Handcrafted in unglazed terracotta, the design draws on tribal mot...
Terracotta
Primitive brut sculpture by Luciano Bertolotto, 1997
Located in Diest, BE
An extraordinary primitive brut sculpture created from wood and Italian marble by the acclaimed Italian self-taught artist and sculptor Luciano Bertolotto (Pompi) . Isola Rizza, Ita...
Carrara Marble
Abstract Art Sculpture Lull No14 by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Interior Design
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract Art Sculpture Lull No14 by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Interior Design ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, round...
Hardwood
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Letsopa Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with primitive inspiration. Handcrafted in unglazed terracotta, the design draws on tribal mot...
Terracotta
