David Umemoto's sculpture are works that can be only described as extraordinary. David's work are greatly influenced by primitive arts and culture - which is very evident in his works. Now, let's see his work!

It has often been associated with "brutalism", which I endorse, but I would prefer "primitivism"... Among my inspirations, I can definitely name Lecorbusier, Carlo Scarpa, Peter Zumthor and Philip Glass...
-David Umemoto

I always try to position myself somewhere in between sculpture and I'm really inspired by the primitive arts and architecture from the Americas, Polynesia and Africa. I like the way they used arts as a language, a scripture, a code, a way to communicate with the nature, the outer world, or whatever unknown. Their sculptures were tools, their buildings machines. Their composition use very basic geometry and symmetry and repetitive patterns. I would like to think that anyone anywhere, with simple tools and local basic materials could build my structures. This specific sculpture was designed as a Totem.
-David Umemoto

About David Umemoto

After graduating in Architecture, David Umemoto worked for several years in established firms gaining solid practical experience. Thereafter, he opens his own consulting studio where for ten years he participates in numerous architectural competitions and collaborates on various artistic projects. He develops an interest in object creation and furniture design while refining his expertise in 3D computer graphics. In 2010, he spends a year in Indonesia, where he studies printmaking, sculpture and foundry. Upon his return, he launches the DXU collective that specializes in creating murals in aluminum and bronze. His current work stands between architecture and sculpture. See more of his works on Behance or his website.