Bloom
2016
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 reality of today's world where people are separated by wars and rumors of war. The yellow-colored threads were used as yellow is the symbolic color of warmth and peace to me here. I collected dryer sheets that had been used by individuals from various countries and began sewing them together with yellow threads. As a result, the shape of flowers started to appear. The yellow-colored parts can be viewed as pollen. Pollen is an important substance which makes the next generation. I pray that world peace will be passed down 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.