Tomoaki Suzuki
Kadeem and Kyrone 2014
Lime (Tilia sp.), synthetic polymer paint
(i) 55.0 x 11.5 x 14.5 cm; (ii) 55.6 x 10.5 x 17.0 cm
Proposed acquisition with funds donated by Neville and Diana Bertalli, Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax, Christopher Thomas AM and Cheryl Thomas, Janet Whiting AM and Phil Lukies and Family, Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation, Lisa Ring and donors to the 2020 NGV Annual Appeal, 2020
Courtesy of the Artist and Corvi-Mora, London.
© Tomoaki Suzuki / Photo: Marcus Leith
Tomoaki Suzuki
Joy 2010
Lime (Tilia sp.), synthetic polymer paint
48.0 x 11.0 x 20.0 cm
Proposed acquisition with funds donated by Neville and Diana Bertalli, Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax, Christopher Thomas AM and Cheryl Thomas, Janet Whiting AM and Phil Lukies and Family, Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation, Lisa Ring and donors to the 2020 NGV Annual Appeal, 2020
Courtesy of the Artist and Corvi-Mora, London
© Tomoaki Suzuki / Photo: Marcus Leith
Tomoaki Suzuki
Rosie 2016
Lime (Tilia sp.), synthetic polymer paint, silver, leather
51.0 x 16.0 x 19.5 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Proposed acquisition with funds donated by Neville and Diana Bertalli, Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax, Christopher Thomas AM and Cheryl Thomas, Janet Whiting AM and Phil Lukies and Family, Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation, Lisa Ring and donors to the 2020 NGV Annual Appeal, 2020
Courtesy of the Artist and Corvi-Mora, London
© Tomoaki Suzuki / Photo: Marcus Leith
Tomoaki Suzuki
Biole 2019
Lime (Tilia sp.), synthetic polymer paint, silver, glass, stone, Swarovski glass, gold leaf
58.0 x 16.0 x 11.5 cm
Proposed acquisition with funds donated by Neville and Diana Bertalli, Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax, Christopher Thomas AM and Cheryl Thomas, Janet Whiting AM and Phil Lukies and Family, Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation, Lisa Ring and donors to the 2020 NGV Annual Appeal, 2020
© Courtesy the Artist and Corvi-Mora, London. Photo: Marcus Leith
Tomoaki Suzuki
Larry 2016
Lime (Tilia sp.), synthetic polymer paint
58.5 x 26.0 x 11.0 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Proposed acquisition with funds donated by Neville and Diana Bertalli, Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax, Christopher Thomas AM and Cheryl Thomas, Janet Whiting AM and Phil Lukies and Family, Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation, Lisa Ring and donors to the 2020 NGV Annual Appeal, 2020
© Courtesy the Artist and Corvi-Mora, London. Photo: Marcus Leith.
Tomoaki Suzuki
Dasha, 2015
Lime (Tilia sp.), synthetic polymer paint, epoxy resin
53.0 x 15.0 x 10.0 cm
Proposed acquisition with funds donated by Neville and Diana Bertalli, Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax, Christopher Thomas AM and Cheryl Thomas, Janet Whiting AM and Phil Lukies and Family, Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation, Lisa Ring and donors to the 2020 NGV Annual Appeal, 2020
© Courtesy the Artist and Corvi-Mora, London. Photo: Marcus Leith.
Tomoaki Suzuki
Carson 2009
Lime (Tilia sp.), synthetic polymer paint
56.0 x 17.5 x 10.0 cm
Proposed acquisition with funds donated by Neville and Diana Bertalli, Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax, Christopher Thomas AM and Cheryl Thomas, Janet Whiting AM and Phil Lukies and Family, Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation, Lisa Ring and donors to the 2020 NGV Annual Appeal, 2020
© Courtesy the Artist and Corvi-Mora, London / Photo: Marcus Leith.
London-based Japanese artist Tomoaki Suzuki’s practice is deeply rooted in traditional techniques and tools. Suzuki captures everyday realism with Japanese wood-carving methods.
Suzuki’s works are inspired by a diverse cast of people from his London neighbourhood, often young men and women whose personalities and attitudes are expressed through their personal style. His works have been referred to as ‘photography in sculpture’ for their scaled-down realism. Capturing each personality through the overt and nuanced details of their pose, outfit, accessories, tattoos, piercings and hairstyles, Suzuki creates a record of youth culture and trends at the time of creation.
This series includes two new sculptures commissioned especially for the NGV and is the first work by Suzuki to enter the Collection.
Leadership Gifts
Mr Neville & Mrs Diana Bertalli
Mr Tim Fairfax AC & Mrs Gina Fairfax
Mr Christopher Thomas AM & Mrs Cheryl Thomas
Ms Janet Whiting AM & Mr Phil Lukies & Family
Gwenneth Nancy Head Foundation
Ms Lisa Ring
2020 Annual Appeal Donors
Mrs Kim Baker
Dr Vera Bowen
Mrs Nancy Brown
Dr Margaret Bullen & Dr Ron Vanderwal
Anonymous
Mr Peter Holly & Mrs Evalyn Holly
Anonymous
Emeritus Prof. Anne Hunt OAM
Anonymous
Anonymous
Mr John McKenna
Mr Ross McPhail & Mrs Sue L. Smith
The Hon. Ian Baker & Prof. Cheryl Saunders AO
Mrs Maria Smith & Mr Mike Smith
Miss Karen Spreadborough
Ms Liz Stinson & Ms Liz Hooper
Dr Jennifer Strauss AM
Mr Frank Tisher OAM & Dr Miriam Tisher
The Hon. Michael Watt QC & Ms Cecilie Hall
Ms Robyn Wilson & Mr Ross Wilson