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Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the sunset over the sea in Naoetsu, Niigata Prefecture, the goal was to create a work that captured this existing beauty without detracting from it. Additionally, the focus was on the ebb and flow of the tides, aiming to harness the power of nature by designing a system where seawater fills containers at high tide and only the water remains at low tide. The shape of the artwork was inspired by the reflection of the sky in puddles on the beach, leading to the idea of reconstructing seawater into geometric forms. Locals expressed gratitude for the opportunity to rediscover the beauty of their everyday sea through this artwork. To maintain the piece, numerous volunteers gathered to collect debris washed ashore and preserve the artwork. It served as a moment of awareness for people to recognize the environmental issues facing the sea through the artwork.

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TITLE  : そらのみなと / moor the sky
EXHIBITION  : ART SEASIDE NAOETSU PROJECT

VENUE  : Coast around Funami Park, Joetsu sity, Niigata
DATE  : 1 August - 26 September, 2021
MATERIAL  : Stainless, Single pipe, Iron, Seawater
SIZE  : H250, W160000, D45000 (1 Stainless steel Size : H60, W1200, D1200)
COOPERATION : MITSUMI Co., Ltd. 
ORGANISATION  : Art seaside Naoetsu Organizing Committee
CURATION  : Junko Suzuki 
SHOOTING  : Takatoku Nishi, Yumeo Nakayama, Taro Suzuki  
VIDEO EDITING  : Takatoku Nishi, Yumeo Nakayama
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