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A Stain No.1

Explore the work of kōji enokura (1942-1995), a pivotal Mono-ha artist. Known for site-specific installations, oil staining on materials like paper & cloth, and challenging perceptions of space & materiality. Discover his influence on modern art.

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Artist Biography

Early Life and Education

  • Born: Tokyo, Japan (1942)
  • Died: 1995
  • Graduated from the Painting Department at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1966.
  • Received his MFA in Painting from the same university in 1968.
  • Influenced by artists such as Richard Serra, Jannis Kounellis, and Christo.
  • Early works involved staining paper, cloth, felt, and leather with oil and grease.

The Mono-ha Movement and Site-Specific Installations

  • A key member of the Mono-ha movement (emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s).
  • Mono-ha focused on the interdependency of various elements, surrounding space, and materials.
  • Notable Works:
    • Place (1970): Stacked straw paper soaked with oil – exhibited at the Tokyo Biennale '70.
    • Untitled (1970): Triangular structure of slashed leather placed on the floor.
    • Wall (1971): Concrete partition between two trees in the Parc Floral, Paris. Awarded a scholarship for this work.
  • Enokura's installations often highlighted the relationship between materials and their environment.

Photography as Art

  • Considered photography to be an art form in its own right.
  • Symptom: Sea–Body (P.W. No. 40): Iconic image of the artist lying on a seashore, body following the curve of the tide. Explored themes of human existence and connection with nature.

Later Works and Artistic Development

  • During the 1980s and 1990s, continued exploring staining techniques on cotton fabric.
  • Intervention or Intervention (Story) series: Featured smooth fields of black paint contrasted with unpainted fabric, sometimes incorporating oil-soaked lumber.
  • Works often incorporated elements like glass bottles filled with sand and water, or potted plants.

Historical Significance and Legacy

  • Pioneer of the Mono-ha movement, significantly influencing modern art.
  • His innovative use of industrial materials and natural elements challenged traditional artistic boundaries.
  • Works are held in prominent museum collections worldwide (e.g., Hirshhorn Museum, National Museum of Art).
  • Enokura's exploration of materiality, space, and the human body continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts.
kōji enokura

kōji enokura

1942 - 1995 , Japan

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Mono-ha
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Richard Serra
    • Jannis Kounellis
    • Christo
  • Date Of Birth: 1942
  • Date Of Death: 1995
  • Full Name: kōji enokura
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Place (1970)
    • Untitled (1970)
    • Wall (1971)
    • Symptom: Sea–Body (P.W. No. 40)
  • Place Of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
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