{"title":"Japanese Artist","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"eri-3","title":"Eri Iguchi Nike's Highheel Red Version","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 21x27x11cm\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Water-based resin, wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis sculpture, featuring the winged \"Winged Victory of Samothrace\"—the statue of the goddess of victory—fused to the heel of a high-gloss red high-heeled shoe, is a quintessential piece from Ellie Iguchi's signature \"High Heels\" series. The word \"nike\" is repeatedly engraved on the wooden base, subtly reminding us that this widely recognized sports brand name originally derives from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe silver glitter peeking from inside the toe shines as if to bless the wearer's every step, while the goddess statue at the heel appears integrated with the heel, as if her wings have been clipped. Within the elegant curves of the form, contradictory concepts such as \"victory\" and \"sacrifice,\" and \"beauty\" and \"restraint\" coexist, re-examining the symbolism inherent in the everyday act of a woman wearing high heels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe contrast between the industrial, manufactured texture created by the lustrous paint and the sensual undulations of the drapery on the statue quietly but sharply presents the duality of \"adornment\"—the idea that dressing oneself can also be a form of self-restraint—a theme Iguchi has consistently explored.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106097279127,"sku":"eri-3","price":100000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/DSC_4694.jpg?v=1786066477"},{"product_id":"erie-1","title":"Iguchi Erie - Drown in me - My favorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 45x30x25cm\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Water-based resin,\u003cbr\u003ewood, synthetic leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story behind the heel being shaped like an animal's foot is said to be that \"a woman, enraged at society, impulsively threw one of her shoes, and when she came to her senses, the suppressed anger, her actions, and the gazes from those around her felt ugly, and looking at her other shoe, it seemed to her like an animal's foot.\" The aim is to indirectly make people aware of their fundamental nature, which is often unnoticed in daily life, by giving the high heels a duality: a pop exterior and an inner bestiality. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex w-1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Theme of the Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEri Iguchi's works are characterized by their seemingly stylish exterior, beneath which lie hidden human instincts and emotions that are usually unseen. She is an artist who boldly expresses inner emotions like anger and dissatisfaction, as well as the conflict and tension that arise between a polished appearance and inner instincts. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex w-1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106476339351,"sku":"eri-1","price":350000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/Drowninme.jpg?v=1786073383"},{"product_id":"erie-4","title":"Ellie Iguchi Little cat mini high heels Violet version","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5×13.5×10cm　Water-based resin, wood, faux fur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a vivid purple high heel, a kitten quietly peeks out. This work, fromエリー Iguchi's ongoing \"High Heels\" series, is a humorous piece that merges the disparate motifs of shoes, a symbol of femininity, and innocent, adorable animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh heels generally symbolize beauty, longing, and the image of a mature woman. The kitten nestled inside, however, shows a calm expression as if seeking a safe haven, hinting at the existence of one's \"true self\" hidden beneath a glamorous exterior. This tiny life quietly speaks to the pureness and delicate nature that everyone holds deep within their heart, something they wish to protect, even while playing a social role through adornment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color purple has historically symbolized nobility, mystery, and imagination. In this work, its deep hue lends a sense of calm and dignity to the entire piece, and the contrast with the soft faux fur of the kitten creates a pleasing tension between the two worlds of hard artificiality and the warmth of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile viewers are inevitably drawn to smile, they are also led to universal questions such as \"What is beauty?\" and \"Can adornment and one's true self coexist?\" Through approachable motifs,エリー Iguchi expresses the relationship between our self-expression and inner world in modern society with light humor and poetic sentiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106480926871,"sku":"eri-4","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/IMG_3874.jpg?v=1786074216"},{"product_id":"erie-5","title":"Eri Iguchi Little Cat Mini High Heels - Bordeaux Version","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 16.5 x 13.5 x 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-based resin, wood, faux fur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA kitten quietly peeks out from a deep bordeaux high heel. This work is part of Ellie Iguchi's ongoing \"High Heel\" series, and by combining the contrasting motifs of a shoe symbolizing femininity and an innocent, adorable kitten, it reflects the human psyche within accessible humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh heels symbolize elegance, sophistication, and the ideal image of a woman expected in society. The kitten peeking out from inside, with its calm expression as if it has found a safe place, symbolizes the delicacy and honest heart hidden beneath a glamorous exterior. While we live daily by playing various roles, this small life quietly tells us that deep within our hearts, there is a desire for purity and peace that we want to protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBordeaux, as a color that combines the passion of red and the elegance of purple, symbolizes mature beauty, rich emotions, and deep affection. In this work, its subdued color gives the entire piece warmth and dignity, and through the contrast with the soft texture of faux fur, the sophistication of artificial objects and the warmth of life are beautifully harmonized. Viewers are naturally drawn to the glamorous presence of the shoe and the adorableness of the kitten that gently appears from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this work possesses an accessibility that invites a smile, it also poses universal questions such as \"What is true beauty?\" and \"How are appearance and inner self connected?\" Ellie Iguchi skillfully combines familiar motifs to express the self-expression and state of mind of people living in modern society with light humor and warm poetic sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106687889559,"sku":"eri-5","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/48.png?v=1786079990"},{"product_id":"erie-2","title":"Eri Iguchi - Nike's Highheel - Blue Version","description":"\u003cp\u003eSIze:21x27x11cm\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Water-based resin, wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture, where the winged \"Winged Victory of Samothrace\"—the goddess of victory—is fused with the heel of a high-gloss, deep blue high-heeled shoe, is a symbolic work from Ellie Iguchi's signature \"High Heels\" series. The word \"nike\" is repeatedly carved into the wooden box acting as the base, quietly recalling that the name, now widely known as a sports brand, originally derives from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilver glitter sparkles inside the high heel, adding a flamboyant touch as if to celebrate each step the wearer takes. Meanwhile, the statue of Nike, integrated with the heel, stands as if having lost her freedom, despite possessing wings that would normally allow her to soar through the sky. By incorporating the goddess, a symbol of victory, into the high heel, a symbol of beauty, conflicting concepts such as \"victory\" and \"sacrifice,\" and \"freedom\" and \"restraint\" coexist within a single form, posing a quiet question about the values of beauty and women's self-expression in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep blue that envelops this work, unlike the red symbolizing passion, is a color that evokes reason, intellect, spirituality, and the boundless sky and sea. This color, reminiscent of the sublimity of ancient Greek sculpture, emphasizes the inherent sacredness of the goddess Nike, while its contrast with the smooth, industrial-product-like sheen of the high heel creates a unique worldview where myth and modern consumer society intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the texture of the glossy artificial material and the delicate folds of the drapery carved into the Nike statue vividly highlights the duality of \"dressing up\" that Ellie Iguchi has consistently explored. Adorning oneself beautifully is an act that enhances one's potential, but it is also an invisible constraint that seeks to fulfill societal ideals. By merging a mythical symbol with an everyday fashion item, this work, with humor and intellect, asks us what the essence of victory and beauty truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106694541463,"sku":"eri-2","price":100000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/DSC_4685_280ed09a-014d-4803-b0e4-1bc6c50ddde3.jpg?v=1786079402"},{"product_id":"erie-7","title":"Eri Iguchi Little cat mini high heels blue version","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:16.5x14.8x10cm\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Water-based resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \"Little Cat Mini Highheels\" series, a kitten quietly peeks out from a miniature high-heel shoe, adorned in a deep blue. This piece condenses the worldview of the \"High Heels\" series, which Ellie Iguchi has consistently explored, into a small, palm-sized scale. By combining a sophisticated fashion item with an innocent creature, it leaves a gentle resonance in the hearts of viewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh heels symbolize beauty, aspiration, and the ideal image one projects in society. Meanwhile, the kitten gently appearing from within shows a calm expression, as if it has found a safe place, symbolizing the pure heart hidden beneath a glamorous exterior, and the delicate emotions everyone carries. Maintaining one's appearance and cherishing one's true self are not conflicting ideas; this small sculpture gently suggests that they can coexist within one's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeep blue is a color that evokes intelligence, calmness, sincerity, and the boundless sky and sea. Unlike red, which symbolizes passion, this color exudes a quiet spirituality and a sense of security, lending a tranquil elegance to the entire work and further highlighting the kitten's adorableness. The contrast between the glossy, smooth surface of the high heel and the soft texture of the kitten beautifully harmonizes disparate elements: the artificial and the living, urban sophistication and the warmth of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a small work, its form encapsulates Ellie Iguchi's unique humor and poetic sentiment. Within the adorable figure that involuntarily brings a smile, there is a quiet inquiry into \"what true richness is\" and \"how people face society while preserving their individuality.\" Through familiar everyday motifs, this work is like a small jewel of a sculpture, delicately expressing the kindness and peace deep within the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106696835223,"sku":"eri-7","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/IMG_3872.jpg?v=1786081052"},{"product_id":"erie-6","title":"Eri Iguchi Little Cat Mini High Heels Red Version","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 16.5x14.8x10cm\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Water-based resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFrom a vivid red miniature high heel, a kitten cutely peeks out. This is the \"Little Cat Mini Highheels\" series. This work expresses the \"High Heels\" series, which Elly Iguchi continuously produces, on a more accessible and compact scale. By combining high heels, which symbolize femininity, with kittens, which symbolize innocent life, the artist warmly depicts the state of mind of people living in modern times.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh heels symbolize beauty, confidence, and the will to move forward in life. On the other hand, the kitten that gently appears from within has a calm expression as if it has found a safe place, symbolizing the honest heart hidden behind the glamorous appearance and the purity that everyone wants to protect. Dressing up is a means of expressing oneself in society, but this small life quietly conveys that one's unadorned self breathes within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe color red symbolizes love, vitality, passion, and hope for happiness. In this work, the vivid color enhances the presence of the high heels, while the adorable figure of the kitten adds warmth and familiarity to the entire piece. The contrast between the smooth, glossy artificial material and the soft expression exuded by the small life naturally harmonizes seemingly contradictory elements: urban sophistication and peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is a small work that fits in the palm of your hand, it condenses Elly Iguchi's unique humor and poetic sentiment. Viewers can't help but smile, and at the same time, they are led to universal themes such as \"What is true beauty?\" and \"Why do people seek an honest heart even while dressing up?\" Through familiar motifs, this work is a charming sculpture that expresses kindness and pure emotions, which are often forgotten in modern society, with a light and warm sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106712006807,"sku":"eri-6","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/IMG_3880_cee5c347-8c59-4826-8179-12c13f458634.jpg?v=1786081573"},{"product_id":"erie-8","title":"Eri Iguchi Little Cat Mini High Heels Pink Version","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 16.5 x 13.5 x 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-based resin, wood, faux fur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIn the \"Little Cat Mini Highheels\" series, a kitten adorably peeks out from a miniature high heel adorned in a gentle pink. This work is particularly soft and approachable among Ellie Iguchi's ongoing \"High Heels\" series, expressing the small happiness hidden in everyday life by combining high heels, a symbol of fashion, with a kitten, symbolizing innocent life.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh heels symbolize beauty, aspiration, and the human desire to appear more attractive. Meanwhile, the kitten quietly peeking out from within has a calm expression, as if it has found a safe haven, symbolizing the honest heart beneath glamorous attire and the purity that everyone possesses. This adorable image gently conveys that dressing up is not just about superficial adornment, but also the joy of expressing oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePink is widely loved as a color symbolizing love, gentleness, happiness, and compassion. In this work, its soft hue brings a warm atmosphere to the entire piece, further enhancing the kitten's adorable expression. The contrast between the smooth luster of the high heels and the warmth exuded by the small life creates a unique world view of Ellie Iguchi, where artificial objects and nature, urban sophistication and rustic charm, beautifully harmonize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a small sculpture that fits in the palm of one's hand, this work holds a rich narrative that soothes the viewer's heart. Within its smile-inducing humor lies a quiet message: \"Beauty is born not only from strength, but also from kindness and compassion.\" Through familiar motifs, Ellie Iguchi poetically expresses the warmth of heart and pure emotions that are often forgotten in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106717937815,"sku":"eri-8","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/45.png?v=1786081259"},{"product_id":"erie-9","title":"Ellie Iguchi Under the High Heels","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSIze:35x33x35cm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainted resin and wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath pure white high heels, a woman’s body quietly supports their weight. Her head is bowed to the floor, her lower body transformed into the high-heeled legs that bear the shoes, her very form becoming a structural entity. This piece, in which Ellie Iguchi expands her consistent motif of \"high heels\" into the human body itself, is one of the most symbolically profound works in her series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh heels have long been spoken of as an item symbolizing beauty, elegance, and an independent female image. Yet, at the same time, they impose a burden on the body, also symbolizing the ideal image and norms that society expects of women. In this work, the paradoxical composition in which a woman's own body supports the high heels raises the fundamental question: \"Who is supporting beauty?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uniformly white sculpture strips away ornamentation, highlighting its pure form as a sculpture. In contrast, the vivid red lipstick applied only to the face draws attention as the sole strong color. Contrasting with the expressionless, closed eyes, the red lips symbolize femininity, sensuality, and the \"charm\" expected by society, quietly bringing to light the silence and tension beneath the surface of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work as a whole, with its anatomically impossible structure, simultaneously evokes a sense of unease and humor in the viewer. While its concept is reminiscent of surrealism, it is not merely a fantastical expression. Through high heels, an everyday fashion item, Ellie Iguchi elevates the complex relationships between female self-expression and self-sacrifice, beauty and freedom, independence and social roles in contemporary society into a poetic sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile seemingly light and humorous, within its quiet form lies a universal question: \"Why do we strive to be beautiful?\" and \"For whom is this beauty?\" This work can be considered one of Ellie Iguchi's most symbolic and sculptural expressions of her signature theme: \"the meaning of adornment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106719248535,"sku":"eri-9","price":350000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/IMG_7351.jpg?v=1786082416"},{"product_id":"erie-10","title":"Ellie Iguchi: Secret in the Boots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29.5×14.5×9.5cm Water-based resin, synthetic leather\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, it appears to be a very ordinary pair of white leather shoes. However, at the toe, an organic form reminiscent of a brain is revealed, and the same texture quietly spreads within the shoe. This work, \"Secret in the Boots,\" is a surrealistic piece typical of Iguchi Erie, seemingly encapsulating the inner self of a human within a familiar, everyday item of footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoes are the most familiar tool for a person to walk through life, and they symbolize a person's profession, individuality, and values. However, in this work, what is hidden inside is not a foot, but a brain-like form that seems to symbolize human \"thought\" and \"memory.\" The \"secret\" indicated by the title might be the depths of the heart that others can never see—a accumulation of experiences, emotions, dreams, and conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the white leather shoes evoke purity and everyday life, the gray interior, which appears as if the surface has crumbled away, suggests the passage of time and layers of the mind. The contrast between the tidy outer appearance and the complex inner form symbolizes the gap between the outward face a person presents in society and their true self hidden within. Everyone walks wearing shoes, but what supports each step is a unique set of life experiences and memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy daring to visualize what should be hidden, Iguchi Erie conveys a quiet message that \"what shapes a person is not their appearance, but what is inside.\" Although the form is impossible in reality, this work, with its strange persuasiveness, can be described as an expression that fuses the fantasy of surrealism with the humor of modern sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Secret in the Boots\" is a work that quietly speaks to the universal question of \"what do we hold in our hearts as we walk through life?\" using the motif of everyday leather shoes. Viewers will likely imagine the \"secret\" within the shoes, while also pondering the depths of their own hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106723475607,"sku":"eri-10","price":80000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/DSC_4641.jpg?v=1786082776"},{"product_id":"erie-11","title":"Eri Iguchi Cat in Boot 11","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCat in Boots I\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11×14×12cm, Water-based resin, synthetic leather\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece, part of the \"Cat in Boots\" series, features a calico cat wearing white high heels, sitting like a human and gazing at the viewer. It's a work that merges the \"cuteness of animals\" and \"fashion,\" two distinct worlds that Ellie Iguchi excels at, and it's a sculpture that, while full of humor, quietly questions what it means to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalico cats have long been cherished as symbols of good luck and approachability. The sight of this innocent cat naturally wearing high heels, a symbol of femininity, is sure to bring a smile. However, this incongruous combination is not just about cuteness. It subtly relativizes the notion that only humans enjoy dressing up and pursuing beauty, humorously posing the question, \"To whom does beauty belong?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white high heels symbolize purity and new possibilities, and the contrast with black heels creates a sophisticated impression. 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