A Singular Voice in Metal Sculpture: Exploring the Legacy of Haruo Mitsuta Haruo Mitsuta stands apart as a rare figure in contemporary Japanese art – the sole artist actively preserving and innovating upon Jizai Okimono, a mesmerizing tradition dating back centuries. Born in Yonaguni City, Tottori Prefecture, Japan, in 1980, Mitsuta’s artistic journey began with an unwavering fascination for both metalwork and the captivating spirit o…