A detailed metallic sculpture of a woman’s profile with intricate patterns, blue and red accents, and decorative elements, set against a dark background.
A detailed metallic sculpture of a woman’s profile with intricate patterns, blue and red accents, and decorative elements, set against a dark background.

GEORGES AYUSAWA

Artefacts from an imaginary civilization

Unique sculptures, masks and armours by Swiss artist Georges Ayusawa.

Found objects and discarded materials become figures of power, ritual and memory.

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Homo Faber, Venice · 2024
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NewWorldDisorder

Masks, armours and figures from an imagined civilization. Fragments of our world become the emblems of another.

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  • An ornate helmet made of metal with intricate detailing, featuring a faceplate and multiple spiked or wing-like extensions, displayed against a dark background.
  • Decorative bust sculpture of a human head and shoulders with a cracked, stone-like surface and intricate gold patterned jewelry on the neck and head, set against a black background.
  • A detailed suit of armor with ornate gold and black engravings, a red cloth tied around the neck, a metallic mask with goggles, and an elaborate helmet with gold accents and horns.

'The ruling class of a neofeodal civilization. Warlørlds, Møther, Døgs of War — artifacts of the hierarchy that replaced ours.'

NohWorldOrder

A series of sculptural masks inspired by Japanese Noh theatre and the expressive faces of worldwide folklore.

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  • An art piece featuring a realistic person’s face with closed eyes, wearing makeup, earrings, and looking peaceful. Behind and above the face are intricate, circular metallic designs with colorful details, including a spiral and floral patterns, set against a black background.
  • A mask of an elderly person's face with red and black paint and a headpiece with intricate circular designs, including a large circular ornament on top and another below, connected by a string.
  • A tribal mask with a textured, greenish face featuring prominent brow ridges and closed eyes, decorated with colorful, intricate patterns and adorned with beads and circular motifs.

'Made to be worn while performing. Japanese tradition meeting worldwide folklore.'

SpeedDevils

Imagined machines and their skeletal crews. Small-scale sculptures carrying the energy of vehicles that never existed.

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  • A skeleton wearing a helmet and red bandana riding a custom motorcycle against a black background.
  • A vintage race car with a skeleton driver figure wearing goggles and a red cap, set against a plain white background.
  • A person in a black leather jacket and gloves, wearing a rusty helmet and goggles, riding a metal motorcycle with a large front headlight and minimalist design.

'Post-apocalyptic vehicles and their skeleton crews. Miniature sculpture, photographed like the real thing.'

Functional objects

Lighting and functional sculptures that bring an imagined world into an inhabited space.

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  • A detailed model of a lunar lander with a mounted astronaut figure, featuring multiple propellers, metallic surfaces, and reddish lights illuminating its landing legs.
  • A sculpture resembling a robot made from various metallic parts, with a globe-like head and red eye, draped in a blue cloth, against a black background.
  • A close-up of a decorative lamp with a metallic attachment on top, a gold-colored screw cap, and a metallic cylinder. The lamp has a perforated metal cover with glowing green light shining through circular holes in the cover.

'Functional objects for spaces. The art works in the room. The spaceship lamp lights it.'

Contact

For exhibitions, acquisitions and commissions.

georges@georgesayusawa.com