The Metal Art of Nozomu Shibata – 柴田望

One of the most interesting works of art at the Matsumoto craft fair held last week in Matsumoto city, Nagano prefecture, was the metal art of Nozomu Shibata of HOPE Metal Craft. Just look at this series of brass aquatic creatures fitted out to look like robots and submarines! I fell in love at first sight. The man himself is a pretty cool man. When I asked if I could shoot his work he replied “Sure, free advertising!” Here you are Mr. Shibata! When I get rich I’ll buy the whole series! ＜柴田先生、英語のHPつくらなきゃ！＞

Now, imagine one of these big enough to live in! I don’t want to call the “s” word on these (you know what I mean) but they’re pretty darn close… Enjoy!