｢Rhythm of Green｣
Takashi Shimizu (1897-1981)
This piece expresses a momentary pose of two girls dancing hand in hand. Shimizu controls his feelings and finishes a light and rhythmical work by strictly constructed architectural technique, though this theme is apt to become too dynamic.
It is highly appreciated as his own masterpiece and that of architectural sculpture to which modern Japanese sculptors had not attached great importance before.
Takashi Shimizu
Born in Nagano in 1897. Starting as a painter, he went to France in 1923 and studied sculpture under Bourdelle. After coming home, he played an active part as a sculptor both in Japan and abroad till 1981 when he passed away. His works include the statue of Hajime Seki, the Osaka City Mayor who served from 1923 through 1935 and promoted the construction of Mido-suji Avenue. It is installed in Nakanoshima Park.
