‘reflection model (perfect bliss)’, 2010-2012 by takahiro iwasaki – japan b.1975japanese cypress, wireall images courtesy the artist and arataniuranao, tokyo

 

 

currently being shown as part of the 7th asia pacific triennial of contemporary art in queensland, australia is the sublime ‘reflection model (perfect bliss) (2010–12)’ by japanese artist takahiro iwasaki. the highly detailed scale replica of the byodo-in – a tenth-century temple near kyoto – appears to float serenely in its own space. the piece is meticulously fabricated from japanese cypress – a homage to the original exquisite architectural feat constructed in 1053 as a captured moment in time.

 

 

floating reflected temples by takahiro iwasaki the artwork homage to the original exquisite architectural feat constructed in 1053 

 

 

floating reflected temples by takahiro iwasakithe artwork is meticulously fabricated from japanese cypress

 

 

floating reflected temples by takahiro iwasakithe scale architecture appears to be floating in mid air

 

 

floating reflected temples by takahiro iwasakithe piece is a highly detailed scale replica of the byodo-in – a tenth-century temple near kyoto

 

 

floating reflected temples by takahiro iwasakithe scale architecture appears to be floating in mid air

 

 

floating reflected temples by takahiro iwasaki