The climate and lifestyle of the island, the sky and the sea, the light and the wind.
Experience the Setouchi Triennale even more brilliantly in harmony with all the elements of this land.
The power of art will once again transform the island into a vibrant and beautiful place.
To the Setouchi Triennale, which is held once every three years
2019 is the year when the Setouchi Triennale is held once every three years. The period is divided into three periods: spring, summer, and autumn. It is held from July 7th to August 19th in the summer, and from September 8th to November 25th in the fall.
Set on 12 islands and two ports (Takamatsu Port and Uno Port) in the Seto Inland Sea, numerous artworks by artists from around the world are exhibited indoors and outdoors. The idea is to move around and enjoy the area as you please. Since it covers a wide area, there are many ways to enjoy it, such as choosing what you want to see and visiting a specific island, visiting each island in several parts, or staying for a long time and seeing everything.
The works range in expression and form, from large structures and sculptures to buildings that function as public toilets, old folk houses where you can stay, restaurant lunches, dance and performances, drum performances, and tours that include movie viewing and dinner. The exhibits range from permanent exhibitions to various events held on specific days and times.
During the festival, many art lovers and fans of the Setouchi Triennale visit from Japan and abroad. Since its first run in 2010, it has grown in popularity with each successive event, and has developed dynamically as a place for visitors to meet the culture and people of Setouchi. Inspired by the Seto Inland Sea, Fram Kitagawa's desire and practice to ``give hope to Japan through art'' is making steady progress through works that could only be created in this area.
Take the ferry from Takamatsu Port to Shodoshima. A moment when the sky and sea merge.
The theme is “Sea Restoration”
Artist’s sensibility + Seto Inland Sea = Joy of encountering a unique group of works
The process of creating a work begins with each artist learning about the characteristics of each island and port, as well as the local life, culture, and history. The artist selects a location and begins production after meeting with the residents. Some of the works were created for the first, second, or third time and are still on display, allowing us to feel the changes that have occurred over time and the joy of reuniting with them.
The Seto Inland Sea is calm and beautiful and gently soothes everyone's heart. However, with the wave of modernization, this area also began to suffer from problems such as natural destruction, population decline, and decline in fishing. That is why the theme of the art festival is "restoration of the sea."
The calm Seto Inland Sea with floating islands. A relaxing landscape spreads out.
I deeply sympathize with the underlying idea of this festival, which is to look straight at the stagnation that the Seto Inland Sea and Shodoshima have experienced, and to be close to the people of the area. The power of art to involve local people and attract artists and viewers from outside is definitely revitalizing the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. An increasing number of people are moving from cities to this area after visiting the art festival and becoming fascinated by the area.
When you come across a work that the artist has put a lot of effort into, your heart will be moved, and you will also be filled with the delicious local food and comfortable atmosphere. What she sees is the ocean, mountains, sunlight, and the starry sky. That trip left a deep impression on her as an unforgettable experience of these islands.
What do you like, what you find beautiful, what your problems are, and what inspires you? Art cultivates your inner self and becomes a guide for your journey through the heart.
sea, sky, earth and art
Witness the challenge of merging with nature
Introducing works that can be found on Shodoshima in 2019
On Shodoshima, works are exhibited in 11 areas. We have selected some of the works exhibited in Shodoshima during the spring exhibition period from April to May. All works will continue to be exhibited during the summer and fall exhibition periods.
“Reaching the Other Shore: Shang Yan’s Voyage Exhibition”
Xiang Yang (China)
Immediately upon landing at Kusakabe Port, one of the ports connecting Takamatsu and Shodoshima, you will immediately encounter an outdoor work by Chinese artist Xiang Yang that combines an old fishing boat and furniture.
As a child in the late 1960s, the author had the experience of going on a small fishing boat with his mother to search for his father. For him, the ship is something that leads him to a peaceful shore. You will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the tower (lighthouse) that towers over the side of the ship and is made up of stacks of traditional Chinese furniture. A ship that takes people and creatures to new places. The fact that the work is located so close to the port makes it all the more moving.
“The secret of Hanasuwa Island”
Kana Kou (Japan)
This work is on display inside the Shodoshima Furusato Village museum located on the Mito Peninsula. A painting with the motif of Hanajuhajima, an uninhabited island off the coast of the peninsula, is drawn inside the 16-sided inverted cone. It can be viewed from the top by climbing a ladder, or from the central space below. The fantastic blue gradation is beautiful.
"Shiomi-sou"
Toshimitsu Ito + Kana Kon + Volunteers from Hiroshima City University Faculty of Art
This work uses a horn-shaped sound collection device placed on the beach of the Santo Peninsula to transmit the sounds of waves and ships inside a wooden building. It's popular with both children and adults.
"Love of Shodoshima"
Wang Wen-chi (Taiwan)
A huge dome-shaped piece that stands looking up at the Senmaida fields in the Nakayama area. Approximately 15 bamboo trees were used, and local people cooperated in felling the bamboo. We were able to go inside the XNUMXm high dome made of woven bamboo, and as the sunlight filtered through the trees, people were lying on the bamboo floor or reading books.
"Olive Regent"
Hisakazu Shimizu (Japan)
A three-dimensional work with a regent hairstyle and an olive-shaped face placed in an olive grove. It is also an unmanned sales stall, and sometimes vegetables and fruits are placed in the hollow part of the face. There is also a regent's wig placed next to it, making it a unique piece of art that many people wear while taking pictures.
Fukutake House
Benesse Art Site Naoshima has been developing innovative art activities mainly on Naoshima since the late 1980s/Benesse Holdings Co., Ltd., Fukutake Foundation Public Interest Incorporated Foundation. In 2013, the former Fukuda Elementary School on Shodoshima was renovated as "Fukutake House," and a project was started to connect the Fukuda district with various Asian regions. This season, the Asia Gallery has been opened on the second floor, which was renovated by architect Ryue Nishizawa, and is holding an exhibition called ``The Visible Soul - Focusing on Benesse Art Site Naoshima's Asia Collection.'' You can enjoy contemporary Asian art that is attracting attention from around the world, including works by artists who won the Benesse Prize at the Singapore Biennale. There is also the Fukuda Asian Restaurant, which connects Asian regions, local residents, and visitors through food.
The main entrance of Fukutake House.The work “Sahabat Alam/Friend of Nature” by Indonesian artist Indiguerrilla welcomes us. . The former elementary school building has been renovated into a modern style while still retaining much of its original appearance.
Indonesian artist Heri Dono's work "The Odyssey of Heridonology" at the special exhibition "Visible Soul" on the second floor
Fukutake House
http://benesse-artsite.jp/art/fukutakehouse.html
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Setouchi Triennale 2019
The theme is "Restoration of the Sea." The exhibition will be held for a total of 107 days in three sessions: spring, summer, and autumn. The event will be held on 12 islands in the Seto Inland Sea plus Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture) and Uno (Okayama Prefecture). The main island, Takamijima, Awashima, and Ibukijima will only be held during the autumn season.
Spring (Fureai Spring) April 4th (Friday) - May 26th (Sunday) Ends
Summer (Gathering Summer) 7 days from July 19th (Friday) to August 8th (Sunday)
Autumn (spreading autumn) 9 days from Saturday, September 28th to Monday, November 11th
https://setouchi-artfest.jp/
Interview cooperation: Shodoshima Town Hall
→ Sea, sky, and land, to Shodoshima, the island of art (Part 2)Continued
Photography by Noriko Kawase
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