09/16/2026
Two works by Jiro Yonezawa, Fossil and Bond, are among the works presented at Homo Faber 2026: An Island of Light in Venice.
Yonezawa has worked with bamboo for more than four decades, beginning his formal training in Beppu, Japan, in 1980. After moving to the United States, his practice began to shift as he combined traditional Japanese bamboo techniques with new materials and influences, including his interest in Native American weaving.
Material and surface play an important role in his work. Yonezawa uses color and urushi lacquer to create depth and emphasize the structure of the woven bamboo. In Fossil and Bond, tightly worked surfaces, open spaces, and changing patterns transform bamboo into sculptural forms that move well beyond its traditional functional use.
We’re delighted to see these two works by Jiro presented at Homo Faber in Venice.
Homo Faber 2026: An Island of Light
September 1–30, 2026
Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice
HOMO FABER
Jiro Yonezawa, Fossil, 2024
Urushi, bamboo strip
46 W × 25.5 H × 32 D cm
Jiro Yonezawa, Bond, 2024
Urushi, bamboo strip, steel
38 W × 50 H × 35.5 D cm
Courtesy of Traver Gallery
