Northern Alps Art Festival 2021
2 October - 21 November 2021, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Theme: Water, Wood, Soil, Sky. General Director: Fram Kitagawa. 36 artists from 11 countries and areas.
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(Japan)
Where the Wind Crosses
Site-specific installation
Lots of ema (small wooden plaques, in which Shinto and Buddhist worshippers write prayers or wishes) dedicated since ancient times are hanging from the ceiling of the Omachigokoku Shrine standing in the precinct of Nyakuichioji. When you sit down in this place where people’s wishes are gathered, you are reminded that the shrine has confronted various events throughout its long history. For this festival, the exhibition conveys breezes to dimly-lit space which is usually sealed with a wooden door. Feel the movements of wind and light and listen to the sound of crystal formation.
Area of exhibition: Downtown
© Photo, text: Courtesy of Northern Alps Art Festival 2021
Photographer: Tsuyoshi Hongo
2 October - 21 November 2021, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Theme: Water, Wood, Soil, Sky. General Director: Fram Kitagawa. 36 artists from 11 countries and areas.