Bloom
Used dryer sheets, threads, rocks, acrylic paints, and lights
I created “Bloom” to express my wishes and prayers for world peace, which I believe starts from an understanding between individuals. The rocks represent the current reality of the world where people are separated by wars and rumors of war. The yellow-colored threads were used as it is the symbolic color for warmth and peace to me. I collected used dryer sheets from different individuals and started hand-sewing them together with yellow threads. As a result, the shape of flowers started to appear. The yellow color parts can be viewed as pollen. Pollen is the substance to make the next generation. I pray for world peace from generation to generation. (This piece was started for a group exhibition in Tokyo with the theme of “peace”, which commemorated Japan’s 70th anniversary after WWII ended. )