For Homo Faber 2026, Tsutomu presents Kaki, a highly realistic piece of work featuring his signature persimmon motif that reinvents the fruit as an object. The piece was created using the traditional Japanese carving technique known as ichiboku-zukuri, or single-block carving, where the entire piece is meticulously sculpted from one solid block of wood. “The conceptual depth and breath-taking precision of the persimmons I create have earned me immense critical acclaim both in Japan and internationally, capturing the essence of the fruit with remarkable realism,” he says. Tsutomu continues to pursue a unique world of realistic expression imbued with deep narrative elements.