…With the series of THREE-LEGGED IDOS (2023) the artist explores the functional art and fundamental purpose of a tripod—from its use in ancient civilization as decorative elements and trophies, to its evolution into modern-day tools such as telescopes and stationary cameras. Foregrounding an armature form, the exhibition ventures into unexplored artistic territory with Maetake delving deeper than ever before into the bounds of physical and technical intricacies. By emphasizing the structure’s stance, Maetake portrays a liminal space—the purgatory between humanity’s sedentary lifestyle and physical connection with Earth—and its simultaneous yearning for the celestial and a speculative future. Incorporating an animistic viewpoint, the works in Three-Legged Idols manifest as gracefully designed, abstract pieces drawing upon myths, the natural world, human experiences, and traditional Japanese aesthetics and traditions…

— qt. press release Nina Johnson