Have you ever looked at an apple and thought, “that would look amazing sculpted out of wood?” Well, Japanese multimedia artist Yosuke Amemiya has turned that thought into a reality. Amemiya creates stunningly realistic wood sculptures of melting apples. The level of detail in his work is truly incredible, from the smooth, glistening skin of the apple to the way the individual slices seem to droop and sag.
Amemiya’s sculptures are more than just a clever illusion; they also explore the themes of impermanence and decay. Apples are a symbol of health and vitality, but in Amemiya’s hands, they become a reminder of the inevitable passage of time. The melting apples can also be seen as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of beauty. Just as a real apple eventually rots and decays, Amemiya’s sculptures capture the beauty of an apple at its most perfect moment, but also hint at its eventual demise.
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