Using a combination of tree branches, hot glue, and urea, Osaka-based artist Yasuaki Onishi created a stunning installation at the Kyoto Art Center as part of his two-person exhibition “Dreamscape” with Yuko Matsuzawa. Crystalized urea appears on thin glue lines and draping down from the tree branches, creating a dense “frozen forest” that stands in stark contrast to its surroundings. The installation piece is a move in a new direction for Onishi, who usually uses hot black glue and plastic sheeting to create airy, floating volumes.
