Revealed 2006

Editor: We’re looking at "Revealed," a 2006 sculpture by Kishio Suga, primarily using wood. It has a minimalist vibe to me. The juxtaposition of the raw wooden beam against the painted white panel… it feels almost like a question. What's *your* take? Curator: You know, it makes me think of a Zen koan. That push and pull between natural and artificial, the seen and unseen. Suga, as part of the Mono-ha movement, was really interested in letting materials speak for themselves, their *being* rather than what they represent. Do you feel the tension between the elements? Editor: Absolutely. The wood piercing the plane feels almost violent, yet it’s so…controlled? Like, this act of 'revealing' is so deliberate. Curator: Precisely! It's as if Suga's asking, "What is revealed when one material acts upon another?" Or, dare I say, when one *idea* pierces another? Perhaps there's even a humorous take – like a woodworking mishap caught mid-air? Editor: Ha! I love that idea! A sublime accident! The title really resonates now. I came expecting answers but found more questions. Curator: Isn’t that often the best art? We go seeking answers, but what we find is the richness and texture of the questioning itself. Editor: I completely agree. This makes me want to look at all minimalist art with such open questions. Thank you!