Expressing the "memory" of the Ryukyu Kingdom in a new Media Art exhibit opened at Naha Airport on February 13
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NAHA, Japan, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
-The Agency for Cultural Affairs presents "CULTURE GATE to JAPAN"
On February 13, 2021, The Agency for Cultural Affairs opened a new art exhibit
at Naha Airport as part of their "CULTURE GATE to JAPAN" initiative. Visual
artist/programmer HIGA Satoru and animator/illustrator nuQ created works based
on the motif of the Ryukyu Kingdom. These works are exhibited at the airport as
well as on the web, with the aim of promoting the appeals of Japanese culture
and sharing it with the world.
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<Naha Airport Event Outline>
Located in Japan's subtropical resort area of Okinawa, the theme of the
exhibition at Naha Airport is "MEMORY". Two artists have created stunning
visual works that connect the memories of the island's historic Ryukyu Kingdom,
drenched in sunlight and color, with the modern world.
For the 450 years between 1429 and 1879, a country known as the Ryukyu Kingdom
developed its highly unique culture through extensive interaction with China,
Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Traces of this historical kingdom remain to
this day, glimpsed through Okinawa's historical sites, which reflect
distinctive perspectives on nature, and richly colored handicrafts—Bingata dyed
cloth being among the most recognizable ones.
One of the artists involved in the exhibit is HIGA Satoru, a visual artist from
Okinawa who makes expert use of sophisticated programming techniques. HIGA has
represented the history and spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom on a digital platform
with a 3D model of Shuri Castle (Shurijo), an icon of Ryukyu history that was
largely destroyed by fire in 2019.
The other artist, nuQ, is an animator known for her pop-art colors and retro
aesthetic. She has created a mural that brings together the history of the
Ryukyu Kingdom with Okinawa's modern role as a tourist destination.
-Period: Exhibits open on February 13, 2021
-Location: Naha Airport
Work by HIGA Satoru: International Terminal Area, Fukugi Hall, Floor 3
Work by NuQ: Domestic Terminal Area, Departures Security Checkpoint C, Floor 2
*Works will be exhibited at the above location until March 9. On March 13,
the works will be moved to the International Terminal Departures Lobby, Floor 2.
-Entrance fee: Free
-Theme: MEMORY Connecting remembrances of the Ryukyu Kingdom with the modern
world
-Title: Portrait, Landscape HIGA Satoru
Past and Present Chanpuru Hospitality nuQ
-Artist:
Visual Artist, Programmer HIGA Satoru
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Born in Okinawa Prefecture in 1983, HIGA Satoru is a visual artist and
programmer who uses computers as a tool to create new forms of expression.
Leveraging sophisticated programming techniques such as real-time 3D graphics
and computer vision as well as his experience with a diverse array of projects,
HIGA has been involved in a wide range of creative activities that include
installations, stage direction, VJing, live performances, and virtual reality
products. After founding Backspace Productions Inc. in 2019, he recently
directed the 3D video concert footage for musician Millennium Parade, as well
as the footage for PUNPEE's latest concert, "Sofa Kingdomcome".
Animator, Illustrator nuQ
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nuQ is an animator who creates fresh expressions with a comical pop
sensibility. Specializing in eccentric color schemes and dynamic movement, she
is active in a wide variety of media forms that include television commercials,
music videos, illustrations, and more. She is the winner of several awards,
among them the Grand Prize at the 18th Campus Genius Contest and Jury Selection
in the Animation Division at the 16th Japan Media Arts Festival for New Tokyo
Ondo, plus Jury Selection in the Animation Division at the 23rd Japan Media
Arts Festival for The Last Episode. Her key projects in recent years include
the "Three Mystic Apes" music video for Wednesday Campanella and the
HIBERNATION 1: Healing Spring A Film & Moving Image Festival The Latest in
Independent Animation exhibit at the Towada Art Center.
<About CULTURE GATE to JAPAN>
Beginning in February of 2021, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of
Japan will launch an innovative cultural promotion project called "CULTURE GATE
to JAPAN". Held at seven airports across Japan as well as the Tokyo
International Cruise Terminal, artists and creators active in the field of
Media Arts will exhibit artworks inspired by the unique culture of each area
with the goal of communicating the broader appeal of Japanese culture.
The global effects of the novel coronavirus have made it difficult to meet new
people and experience new cultures in person. However, that should not
interrupt the exchange of art, ideas, and culture. Through this project, we
hope to continue providing people around the world with the same sense of
wonder and joy felt when encountering a new culture.
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Organizer: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Official Website: https://culture-gate.jp/
Exhibit at Naha Airport:https://culture-gate.jp/exhibition/memory
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