Chico, CA ARIST STATEMENTMy story begins with the limited knowledge of the English language that I came here with a little over 20 years ago as an exchange student. In struggling to learn English and communicate verbally, I learned a lot about the universal experiences that art provides. I gained awareness of the complex nature of daily functions and social infastructures.In my sculpture, I seek to bring these experiences to life. The work consists of gestures, patterns, textures, colors, and rhythms. In conversation, this bring the figure to life. I aim to evoke the beauties, subtleties, the sadness, and the humor of everyday life. BIOGRAPHYKensuke Yamada was born in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. He traveled to the U.S. as an exchange student and recieved a MFA from the University of Montana in 2009. Yamada has participated in residencies in both Montanan and Philadelphia. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.