Michihiro Matsuoka manipulates clay until the earthen material looks like aged copper and other discarded metals. Matsuoka’s hybrid world is a fusion of animals and machinery in steampunk-like fashion. The artist’s attention to detail as he formed and painted the menagerie is so meticulous that I thought I was looking at recycled sheet metal.
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Grasshopper
Cicadas
Mustang
Rocket Rabbit
See more of Matsuoka’s work at Device Gallery
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I’m a fan!
This stuff is so great I’m laughing out loud.
The intricacy of these fun creatures is just mindblowing – esp considering earthen clay was used. They are such a joy to look at !!! Thank you for sharing!
Awesome!
These are amazing!
beautiful and captivating… Those cicadas are amazing pieces of design!
Hello.
I am MICHIHIRO MATSUOKA.
Thank you for introducing it by the blog.
I am an artist in Japan.
Power Clay is used and has been formed.
The finish of the surface expresses “Time passage”.
The remarkable piece of work will be made in the future.
Latest information in the homepage is sent.
My best regards in the future.
michihiro matsuoka