Eine Art nebeneinander 1996

"Eine Art Nebeneinander" (1996) is a ceramic sculpture by Japanese artist Leiko Ikemura, renowned for her expressive figurative works. This piece showcases Ikemura's signature style of simplified forms and earthy tones, depicting two figures standing close, their bodies intertwined in a gesture of intimacy and connection. The raw, unpolished clay surface adds to the sculpture's tactile quality and evokes a sense of vulnerability and rawness. Ikemura's sculptures often explore themes of human relationships, identity, and the complexities of human experience.