Fukusuke, 2020
Kiowa helicopter fuselage doors, acrylic gouache, polyester line
140 x 210 x 20 cm

Fukusuke are traditional china dolls associated with good luck in Japan. A Fukusuke doll is the depiction of a man kneeling seiza style, with a large head and a topknot. It was originally a doll enshrined in tea houses or brothels in the Edo period to bring good luck. FUKUSUKE is believed as a symbol who brings happiness and prosperity to people.

installation view; Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Fukusuke, 2020; Kiowa helicopter fuselage doors, acrylic gouache, polyester line; 140 x 210 x 20 cm; enquire
installation view
Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Fukusuke (detail), 2020; Kiowa helicopter fuselage doors, acrylic gouache, polyester line; 140 x 210 x 20 cm; enquire
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Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Fukusuke (detail), 2020; Kiowa helicopter fuselage doors, acrylic gouache, polyester line; 140 x 210 x 20 cm; enquire
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Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Fukusuke (detail), 2020; Kiowa helicopter fuselage doors, acrylic gouache, polyester line; 140 x 210 x 20 cm; enquire
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Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Fukusuke (detail), 2020; Kiowa helicopter fuselage doors, acrylic gouache, polyester line; 140 x 210 x 20 cm; enquire
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Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro Fukusuke (detail), 2020; Kiowa helicopter fuselage doors, acrylic gouache, polyester line; 140 x 210 x 20 cm; enquire
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