Owning a work of art
I first learned about sculptor Goro Kakei when I saw his sculptures at Postalco in Kyobashi. Later, an acquaintance told me that he had an exhibition at Gallery TOM in Shoto, so I went to see it. I didn't know that the works were available for purchase, but the prices were set, and I could afford them if I stretched my budget a little. I decided to take the plunge and bring this sculpture into my home.
I've always been interested in why people buy expensive clothes and food but not paintings or sculptures. Living with this sculpture makes me feel like I'm being told, "You don't need to think about the meaning of the work." It gave me an opportunity to think about what shopping means to me, including how I acquired it.
