Hirotoshi Ito is a contemporary artist from Japan who creates unique and striking sculptures out of common rocks. Born in 1964, Ito comes from a family with a long history in stonework, dating back to 1879. Despite his desire to take over the family business, he chose to study metalwork at the Tokyo University of the Arts.

Ito's sculptures are bizarre and mind-bending, often throwing viewers off balance. He finds the small rocks he works with in a riverbed near his home and sees the potential in the material to express warmth and humor. His work is a combination of his background in metalwork and his family's tradition in stonework, making his sculptures unique and captivating.

Ito's sculptures are a representation of his ability to see beauty in unexpected places, and his skill in turning something as common as a rock into something strange, unsettling, and humorous. He challenges the perception of stone as a cold, hard, and unforgiving material and instead shows its potential for expression.

Hirotoshi Ito's sculptures have been showcased in galleries and exhibitions around the world, and his work continues to captivate audiences with its humor and warmth. He is considered a master of his craft, and his work is sure to inspire and be appreciated for many years to come.

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