Vision of Sea of Time - TOHOKU Project
Fostering Empathy and Creating a Space to Confront Life
The blinking lights of the LED counters, which symbolize the eternal cycles of life, embody the personal thoughts and memories of countless individuals. As viewers gaze upon these quietly shifting waves of light, they are naturally drawn to reflect on their loved ones, the cycle of life and death, and the very essence of existence. Through the artwork 'Sea of Time - TOHOKU,' we aim to inspire empathy for those different from ourselves, creating a space where confronting life allows each individual to nurture a renewed vitality for living.
The transmission of experience and memory
We will create a space where visitors can experience the thoughts of the 3,000 people* who participated in the production of "Sea of Time - TOHOKU." Through empathy with the thoughts and experiences of others, we will pass on the experiences and memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the complex disaster caused by the earthquake, tsunami, and the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident to future generations. We also aim for this to be a place where each of us living through disasters can continue to think about the future.
*Only for those who have granted permission. We will not publish posts from those who wish to remain anonymous or keep their posts private.
An entry point to discovering the "present" of Tohoku
We actively engage in initiatives that foster diverse relationships between people, between people and towns, and between people and activities. We do this by collaborating with various individuals and organizations, including artists, designers, NPOs, businesses, government bodies, and residents, who are active in the Tohoku coastal region. Through these activities, we create opportunities for people around the world to encounter the "present" of Tohoku and Fukushima, to experience the layers of memory, history, and culture accumulated in this land, and to continue learning about life and death, life itself, and peace.
photo by Yuki Iwanami