| The modern world is rife with
"rule by force," a state of affairs that seems to strip
away compassion for the vulnerable and the aspiration for
justice. We ought to have learned from history the
magnitude of the tragedies wrought by war. Japan, in
particular, achieved economic growth and built a
prosperous society upon the foundation of postwar peace.
Yet, seemingly mirroring the tense global climate of
recent times, the nation has once again begun to champion
the goal of becoming a "stronger country." What role can art play in such a context? As an artist, I resolved not to turn a blind eye to society; instead, I sought to create works that invite viewers to engage actively with the subject matter. The exhibition features an installation based on the principle of the pendulum, comprising seven stones and five Bluetooth speakers that swing randomly through the space. From the speakers resound speeches delivered at the United Nations by leaders such as President Trump, President Putin, President Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and President Pezeshkian―voices asserting their respective claims to legitimacy. Amidst this clamor, the stones continue to swing in silence. Here, I simulate a microcosm of our conflict-ridden modern world. |
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Which way will the world swing?
(h 230×w 100 ×d 400cm)
Botanica Art Space "Shizuoka "
2026