Takatoku Nishi

An installation project that creates a moment of coolness within the intensity of the Japanese summer sun. By configuring sudare into a three-dimensional form, it produces a space where soft light and wind can pass through. As the sudare sways in the breeze, it casts shifting shadows across the ground and surrounding surfaces. These subtle variations of light and shadow evoke a sense of coolness, drawing people naturally beneath it to pause for a moment. Traditionally a flat element, the sudare is twisted and held in tension to form a spatial structure. Rather than simply blocking sunlight, it allows air to pass through, creating a space where environmental changes can be directly experienced. This work returns to the original function of sudare as a traditional Japanese tool designed for its users. Coolness here is not merely a matter of temperature, but a phenomenon perceived through light, shadow, and the movement of air. This sensation is articulated as space itself.