Tohru Matsuzaki
Ridged Tray
Lacquer
H2 x W24 x L11 in,
H4 1/2 x W60 2/5 x L27 1/2 cm
H4 1/2 x W60 2/5 x L27 1/2 cm
C18326
Curved lines create a sense of dynamism across the composition of this concave, rectangular tray. Starting with a single, solid piece of wood, Matsuzaki worked perpendicular to the rippling wood grain to carve a rolling, wave-like surface. After sealing the piece with a layer of clear lacquer, the artist applied thick layers of vermillion lacquer to form an undulating design along the length of the tray. The pieces subdued shades of red and brown are a fitting background for vibrantly colored fruits or treats.
