Workshop to be held in the Tohoku coastal area. The 8th workshop will be in Futaba Town!
After the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person workshops resumed last year. This year, we will once again visit various parts of the country, mainly in the Tohoku region, and carefully listen to various thoughts while engaging in direct dialogue with the people we meet in each area.
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, a time-setting workshop for the "Sea of Time - Tohoku" project has been decided to be held as one of the optional programs, "with dialogue Fukushima," of "Dialogue Fukushima 2023," which will take place at the "Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum" in Futaba Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture.
"Dialogue Fukushima" is a program where Hiroshi Kainuma, a senior researcher at the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum, discusses with guest cultural figures and general participants, considering with them how to interpret "legacy" and "disaster and reconstruction."
This year's theme is "Connect, Preserve, Choose," and will feature a three-way discussion with guest lecturers, as well as a dialogue with general participants. Participation in the three-way discussion, dialogue, or optional programs alone is also welcome.
Through the time-setting workshop, why not ponder your thoughts on Tohoku and the preciousness of each life, engaging in dialogue with Tatsuo Miyajima, your family, friends, or other participants?
We look forward to your participation.
Event Overview
with dialogue Fukushima 2023
Date and Time
Saturday, October 14, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Tatsuo Miyajima Time-Setting Workshop "Sea of Time - Tohoku" Project
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Mariko Hamada with Marino Concert
*The event has ended. Thank you for your numerous applications!
Content
A workshop by contemporary artist Tatsuo Miyajima and a concert by Mariko Hamada will be held.
Participation is free and open to everyone. If you wish to participate, please apply using the dedicated online form below.
*For details on "Dialogue Fukushima 2023" and "with dialogue Fukushima 2023," please visit the website below.
https://www.taiwafukushima.org/
Mariko Hamada with Marino Concert
A concert by Mariko Hamada, a singer-songwriter residing in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, who continues her musical journey supported by passionate fans nationwide, and Marino, a saxophonist from Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture. From songs written by Hamada after the Great East Japan Earthquake with thoughts of solace and support for the victims and those living in Fukushima, to nostalgic Showa-era masterpieces that everyone has heard at least once. This concert can be enjoyed by all generations.
Mariko Hamada official website: https://www.hamadamariko.com/
Venue
Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum (39 Nakano Takata, Futaba Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture, 979-1401)
Participation Fee
Free
Eligibility
Anyone who agrees with the purpose of the project, from small children to adults, can participate.
*Participation is limited to one time per person. Those who have previously set the time for this project cannot participate.
How to Participate
Advance reservation required
How to Apply
Web application form
Please fill in the required information on the application form and submit it.
*Personal information collected will be strictly managed by the secretariat and used only for the operation and guidance of this project.
Organizer
with dialogue Fukushima 2023 Executive Committee
Co-organizer
"Sea of Time - Tohoku" Project Executive Committee
Support
Futaba Town, Namie Town, Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum
Special Sponsorship
What is the "Sea of Time - Tohoku" project?
Based on the concepts of "it continues to change," "it connects with everything," and "it lasts forever," contemporary artist Tatsuo Miyajima, known for his works using digital counters, created this art project with the hope of commemorating the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake, passing on the memory of the disaster, and building the future of Tohoku together. It is a collaborative project with people living in Tohoku and those who care about Tohoku.
The artwork, which envisions 3,000 digital counters displaying numbers from "9 to 1" installed in a giant pool, is created with the involvement of 3,000 people, each setting the counting speed of the LED numbers to their desired time. Since 2016, workshops have been held mainly in Tohoku and various other parts of Japan to meet participants, and activities are ongoing with the goal of completing the artwork in 2027.
Currently, the number of participants has reached 2,284 (as of July 25, 2023).
What is "Sea of Time - Tohoku" Time Setting?
Each of the 3,000 LED numbers in "Sea of Time - Tohoku" counts down at a different speed.
In "Time Setting," participants can set the speed at which the numbers change (9, 8, 7, 6, ...) to their desired seconds (from 0.2 seconds to 120.0 seconds).
The LED numbers count down from "9 to 1," then "0" is not displayed, it goes dark, and then returns to "9," repeating this movement. This blinking of numbers symbolizes the perpetuity of life.
This workshop is a dialogue-based workshop where Tatsuo Miyajima and participants share the time setting in seconds and episodes related to the Great East Japan Earthquake.
As an artist in this project, each participant entrusts their thoughts to one LED through time setting, and these come together to form one large artwork.
Workshop Flow
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Explanation of the background and purpose of "Sea of Time - Tohoku" by Tatsuo Miyajima
He will talk about the history of the activities and the artist's thoughts embedded in the work. -
Time Setting
Participants will fill in the time setting numbers and the thoughts embedded in those numbers, as well as their thoughts on Tohoku, on a designated form. -
Dialogue time with Tatsuo Miyajima, project staff, and other participants
Based on the content of the form, numbers and episodes will be shared. -
Listen to and share others' thoughts
Numbers and episodes will be shared among all participants.
*Sharing of time setting numbers and episodes is only for those who give their consent.
*Measures against COVID-19 will be implemented to ensure a safe and secure operation system. However, depending on the spread of the infection, the event may be postponed or canceled.
*Contents are subject to change.
Inquiries
with dialogue Fukushima 2023 Executive Committee
E-mail: info@taiwafukushima.org
TEL: 03-6303-2436 *9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays)
