
Minamo Mirror is a light installation centered on reflections of urban light across Shinobazu Pond. Units arranged around the pond emit outward beams, and ripples sway with each passing breeze, heightened by blue LEDs. Reflections change subtly with weather and humidity, merging city lights with their mirrored images. Three circular structures float on the water, their interiors holding shadow. By illuminating the outer rim, an island like darkness emerges at the center. Connecting artificial light with the unstable medium of water, the work presents a temporary equilibrium between light and shadow.




Technical Data
Type: Commissioned Public Installation
Exhibition: TOKYO SUKI FES 2016, Ueno Park Night Event Series Night 0, TOKYO SUKI FES 2017
Material: LED, aluminium, styrofoam
Size: Total length: 750 m (around the pond)
Unit: H 500 × W 200 × D 120 mm (× 550 units)
Credits
Organisation: Ueno “Cultural Forest” New Vision Executive Committee,
Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Cooperation: Eastern Parks and Greenery Office, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Producer: Keiichiro Fujisaki (TOKYO SUKI FES 2016), Fumihiko Sumitomo (TOKYO SUKI FES 2017)
Concept, Design and Implementation: Takatoku Nishi
Production: Space Production Lab. (Task Force-style Group)
Shooting: Takashi Hokoi
Video Editing: Takashi Hokoi