Description
Part of the work is based on the subject of a photograph taken by the artist ʻSITE BAYʼ of
rotting oil drums in Honmoku Wharf, Yokohama, which also evokes memories of Yokohama
when it was inhabited by the US military, where I was born and raised. These, along with the
memories, are wrapped in resin, creating a kind of time capsule.
The plantings in the mobile garden are the work of the circulation-based company ʻkarenuʼ,
and modern technology is also used, such as the shift from aluminum to green PET bottles
for the beer server kegs.
By reinterpreting these elements and turning them into an art lounge that travels around
various locations, the project weaves together history and the present from a new perspective.
This action of 「Yutakana Ibasho」 can be seen as a moving, locally produced output in objects
and places that are unique to the location, engaging with the various genres of the area.
It is also a relation in the chain of creation to the people who input, and aims to regenerate
memories through action and convey the charm of the area from a new perspective.
The project attempts to connect the history and present of the region and to inspire the latent
potential of people.
Story
Today we are always in the midst of finished objects.
Even if the original ʻsomethingʼ has finished its role, there are still many hints and ideas
lurking when we reassess its value.
A lot of the ʻcreativityʼ that people originally possess is actually hidden in everyday life.
The important thing is to change the perspective from which we look at the things in front of
us and explore the hidden possibilities within them.
From small objects to spaces to landscapes and even the town itself, the possibilities are
endless.
Creativity can make our lives richer and more fulfilling.
Changing our perspective and recognizing the creativity hidden in our everyday life is the key
to opening up new possibilities for the future.
The key is to change the perspective from which we look at the things in front of us and
explore the hidden potential within them.
「Yutakana Ibasho」 is an action that puts this philosophy into practice and finds new values
in order to bring out people's innate creativity and enrich their daily lives.
