[Narita International Airport Co., Ltd.] “CARRY ART EXHIBITION” Enjoy the art that artists express in carry cases
Narita International Airport Co., Ltd. Press release: October 29, 2024 “CARRY ART EXHIBITION” Enjoy the art that artists express in carry cases. Narita International Airport Co., Ltd. and HYTEK Co., Ltd. (Representative Director Takaya Mitsunaga and Honmaru Dodo/hereinafter referred to as “HYTEK”) are pleased to announce that they are holding a special exhibition by Japanese artists, “CARRY ART EXHIBITION”, featuring carry cases as their subject matter. ” will be held. Each of the seven up-and-coming artists will exhibit works created using their own unique expressive methods on the theme of carrying cases. This exhibition is a demonstration of the next-generation entertainment “DIGITAL LEGAL WALL” that was held in February 2024 as part of “Narita Airport OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM 2023″*, a company-wide and sustainable co-creation initiative. Following the experiment, this is a
collaboration project between our company and HYTEK. HYTEK will be the overall producer of this exhibition, and together with us we aim to provide value to customers so they can enjoy their time at the airport, and to disseminate Japanese artists from Japan’s gateway. In addition, on November 5th (Tuesday), we will be holding a one-day live painting of “DIGITAL LEGAL WALL” using the popular digital spray technology that was held in February 2024. Please enjoy your time until departure.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/4762/790/4762-790-959faafa8c80f7f5241ddd8153ddc0de-1717×396.jpg A tech entertainment label that collects non-verbal cross-border content. “HY” comes from the slang word “HYPE,” which means to get people excited, and “TEK” comes from the slang term used by American music producers in the 1990s as an abbreviation for “TECHNOLOGY.” Using the power of creativity and PR, we transform “high-tech” technology that is not recognized around the world into entertainment content that “transcends language barriers” and disseminate its appeal to the world. Shortly after its establishment, it was selected as a jury-recommended work in the entertainment category of the Japan Media Arts Festival, and has won ADAA Asia Digital Art Award, The Webby Awards, ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, etc. in the fields of innovation, design, art, and advertising. It has received acclaim both
domestically and internationally. Web: https://hytek.co.jp/ Instagram： https://www.instagram.com/hytek_jp/ ◯What is “CARRY ART EXHIBITION” “Carry case” is a Japanese-English term that refers to small bags with wheels, such as suitcases and trunks. A coined word that focused on the functional aspect of “to carry around with you” was used by many people and became established in Japan. The concept of transportation has evolved since the invention of the wheel, and humans now also use air travel. People have flown around the world with their carrying cases and brought back various cultures and memories. This exhibition is a special exhibition that brings together works by Japanese artists based on carrying cases. At Narita Airport, the gateway to Japan, we aim to create opportunities for people visiting Japan to take home art experiences and memories, and for Japanese talent to take off to the world. https://carryart.tokyo ◯What is “DIGITAL LEGAL WALL” In various parts of the world where art is thriving, such as Paris, New York, and Berlin, there are walls called “legal walls” where artists can legally draw their works. “DIGITAL LEGAL WALL” uses digital technology to make it possible to draw art on walls without applying ink. The “DIGITAL LEGAL WALL PROJECT” uses projection to make it possible to express images on walls that are normally not allowed due to regulations, and the works and their processes will also be digitally archived. It not only makes it possible to appreciate works drawn in the past beyond the chronological order, but also contributes to the inheritance of drawing know-how. Collaborative live painting from remote locations is also possible, spanning walls and countries. It is also expected that the sale of digital data will create a new source of income for artists. ◯Participating artists *In alphabetical order ・MPLUSPLUS Established in 2013 as a creative team comprised of creators from a wide range of fields including directors,
choreographers, sound creators, robotics engineers, and
hardware/software engineers. Armed with the stability of unique wireless synchronization and production know-how that makes full use of sound, video, and light, we create new forms of expression and development. In 2022, he became a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent Season 17 for his performance using original products. ・Kaito Kawasaki Born in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2024, he is currently studying Japanese traditions and techniques at the Department of Crafts and Metal Casting at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, and continues to create works. With the theme of harmony between humans and nature, he creates works by manipulating the shapes created by humans and the changes created by nature. The works themselves are just living things, but behind them are deep meanings that explore the infinite possibilities of human history and nature. ・ Koichi Hashiguchi Flower Artist / Flower Arranger / Flower Butoh Artist In 2016, under the name LOYALTY FLOWERS, he started a project to re-examine “flowers” themselves with new interpretations. He has the power to distinguish the voices of nature, sublimate the energy in front of him based on the chirping of flowers, the cries of trees, the heartbeat of the earth, and the news of the wind, and imbue it with spirit. Major exhibitions include “Chasui” (2019), which was presented at Banryuji Temple in the context of Japanese tea, and “2020 Wardian Case” (2020), a collaboration with artist Shinjiro Watanabe. ・Fuyuki Shimazu Born in 987. After graduating from Tama Art University, he worked at an advertising agency before becoming an artist. While attending university in 2009, he started making cardboard wallets after making a makeshift wallet out of cardboard he had at home. In 2018, the documentary film “Traveling Cardboard” (Director: Ryusuke Okajima / Distributor: Pictures Dept), which follows him, was released. Starting with the world premiere at SXSW (USA), it will be released nationwide in Japan. His books include “Cardboard is a treasure: Accidental upcycling” (Kashiwa Shobo) and “How to make a cardboard wallet” (Boutique Publishing). From 2023, he will serve as a part-time lecturer at Yokohama Art University. ・Yuka Numata Born in 1992, from Chiba Prefecture. After completing graduate school at Tokyo University of the Arts, he is active as a contemporary artist. Using iron beads as a material, he is exploring a new dimension between painting and three-dimensional objects. In recent years, it was presented at Art Tower Mito as its first museum exhibition, “Criterium 100”. He is also active both domestically and internationally, including exhibiting at the “POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair.” ・Yumashiko In order to be free, Yumiko abandons her country and home and lives out of a suitcase. He began his art career while traveling to more than 70 countries around the world. After that, he worked on filming advertisements, music videos, movies, etc., such as “Kaguya by Gucci”, which became a hot topic all over the world. He is a visual artist who has won numerous awards both domestically and internationally, and continues to explore the possibilities of photography, video, installation, spatial experience, and expression, sublimating suffering and cruelty into entertainment while riding the wave of the times. ・Morita Manabu Manabu Morita is a contemporary artist influenced by graffiti art, who creates paintings and three-dimensional works centered on unique characters. The works make use of street sensibilities and powerfully express tension and vitality. Characterized by bold colors and compositions, it leaves a strong impression on the viewer. *“Narita Airport OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM 2023” ~About open innovation initiatives at Narita Airport~ Narita Airport is a field owned by the airport, both inside and outside the airport, as well as for passengers and aircraft traveling to and from countries and cities around the world. In order to create new businesses through the co-creation of these abundant resources and ideas from partner companies, we will launch “Narita Airport OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM 2023″* on the open innovation platform AUBA in June 2023, and will As one of the initiatives, we solicited businesses that aim to “provide new value to passengers.” This event will be held together with HYTEK Co., Ltd. as one of the selected projects. The number of passengers at Narita Airport exceeds 35 million annually, and they are used for a variety of purposes, including business and leisure. In order to allow these customers to use Narita Airport comfortably, we will continue to work on events and space utilization, aiming to further improve convenience by creating spaces that match the trends of the times. *
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