[Metal Art] Yoshiro IWAISAKO "The Cornered Mouse － Kabuto"

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A Popular Small-Scale Artwork by Metal Sculptor Yoshiro Iwaisako, Featuring a Mouse Motif

Artist:
Yoshiro IWAISAKO
material:
Tin/Brass/Copper
Size:
H 5.0 × W 3.0 × D 4.0 cm
Artist signature:
The signature of Yoshiro Iwaisako is engraved on the bottom of the piece.
Accessories:
Comes in a box with a signed authenticity seal

*This work is a one-of-a-kind original by Yoshiro Iwaisako.
*Although multiple similar pieces have been produced, each one is made by hand and there are individual differences between them.
*Please refer to the images for the items for sale.

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This intimate sculptural work by metal aritist Yoshiro Iwaisako centers on a mouse (hamster) as its motif.

A creature that would ordinarily flee is transformed through the symbolic act of wearing a kabuto helmet. Clad in armor far too large for its small body, the mouse stands poised for departure―an arresting image of vulnerability confronting confrontation.

In this acclaimed series, animals typically cherished for their gentleness assume the visual language of the samurai. By donning helmets and armor, they embody a quiet yet resolute courage, confronting their natural enemies as well as the unseen adversaries within. The works function not merely as charming figures, but as metaphors―reflecting the human condition and the tension between fear and determination.

Through modest in scale, the piece commands a distinct presence. It invites contemplation while serving as a refined contemporary accent within an interior space, and as a compelling addition to a curated art collection.

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Yoshiro IWAISAKO

Born in Kagoshima Prefecture (1975-)
Graduated from the Master's course at the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Crafts, Department of Metalwork (2003)
Part-time lecturer at Yamawaki Art College (currently)

[Major awards]
Maebashi Art Competition Live 2008 Bronze Award Winner (2008)
Tansuiou Award (2015)

[Major exhibition history]
Art Fair Tokyo
ART TAIPEI
ART FAIR PHILIPPINES
In addition, he has held numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries and major department stores across the country.

[Major exhibitions in recent years]
Yoshiro Iwaisako Solo Exhibition (ASAHIDO GALLERY, Palace Hotel Tokyo / 2023)
Saco Art Selection (Ginza Mitsukoshi / 2023)
Artistic Bird Encyclopedia (Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Branch/2024)
2024 Taiwan Creative Expo (Taiwan/2024)
[Feature Exhibition] Yoshiro Iwaisako Exhibition (Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store / 2025)
2025 Taiwan Creative Expo (Taiwan/2025)
Art Fair Philippines 2026 (Manila/2026)