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Koive

During his residency at HIAP (Helsinki International Artist Programme), Takatoku focused on how Finnish architecture interacts with natural light and paid special attention to the iconic birch trees of Finland. Inspired by the straight branches and the fluttering leaves in the wind, Koive reflects the rhythmic movements of these trees swaying in the breeze. Rather than directly mimicking the movement, Takatoku captured each moment, presenting the motion as if it were a continuous film, highlighting each instance as it unfolds. He used perforated steel straps to create a structure that mimics the distinctive movements of birch leaves, with the existing holes guiding the bending process. Each 'film' was woven together like a net, The shape of the work was determined by tensile and bending mechanics, creating a spatial form. The low angle of the Finnish sun influenced the interaction between the artwork and the light, and this piece not only reflects the natural beauty of birch trees but also expresses the subtle shifts in light and shadow that characterize the Finnish landscape.

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TITLE  : Koive
EXHIBITION  : HIAP Open Studios / Autumn 2023
VENUE  : Suomenlinna B 34 / 2, FIN-00190 Helsinki
DATE  : 28 October. 2023
MATERIAL  : Perforated steel banding (20mm, t=0.7mm, L=30000mm) : 10m×18set
SIZE  : H3670mm, W8200mm, D1200mm
ORGANISATION  : TOKAS - Participating creator Exchange Residency Program 2023
           HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme

SHOOTING  : Takatoku Nishi
VIDEO EDITING
 : Takatoku Nishi
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