Unzipped: Incredible Stone Sculptures by Hirotoshi Itoh

Japanese artist Hirotoshi Itoh expertly manipulates and sculpts stones, adding softness and whimsy to these rigid materials. His incredible “Zipper” series is a testament to his mastery of the medium and his ability to infuse humor into a traditional art form.

The series features an array of stone sculptures, each boasting a meticulously crafted, realistic zipper that appears to be unfastening the rock itself. This unexpected detail is more than just a visual gag; it’s a playful subversion of the viewer’s expectations, turning an ordinary stone into a source of intrigue and delight.

Each piece reveals different objects hidden within the stone, from common items like coins and seashells to bizarre ‘human’ mouths with big smiles. These surprising elements add an extra layer of charm to the sculptures, inviting the viewer to question their perception of reality and appreciate the hidden wonders of the mundane.

More sculptures Hirotoshi’s website