Kotobuki Clover II
Besides a few notes - locations and media used - I don’t want to describe each artist’s work too much because (a) not only was their work personal, I think it also evoked personal feelings for each attendee and (b) I don’t think I’m quite up to making relevant comparisons, unearthing motivations, or making claims on how the sympatry in the house contributed to the production of the art.
It’s important to say that my photographs are insufficient substitutes for viewing each artist’s work firsthand. Clicking on the artists’ names will link to their AIRY profiles
Oriana used the office in the anterior of the house. She wrote letters (in Spanish) on postcards and drew Kofu City folks, sculptures, and figures. She hung them frameless and overlapping so it looked like the wall was a canvas and the figures were occupying the same space.
Teresa used the meeting room in the center of the house. Her work presented in glass jars on shelves reminded me of an old hobby shop I knew. In addition to skate gear and RC cars, there were microscopes and science kits for sale. I have a possibly false memory of there being bugs and animals preserved in formaldehyde. But Teresa’s specimens are fantastic.
Helen’s part wound through three rooms and the rear balcony. We walked through transient hallways, watched videos, examined butterflies, and received gifts. She created in real time on some evenings.
Clara used the empty cafe space on the ground floor. At one point it seemed important to walk around. At another, to talk. At yet another, to sit down and listen. As a result, I didn’t take photos but she shared some with me.
Clara’s video, 魔法少女ME, showing on the laptop in the first photo, can be seen here.
I loved the show. Sorry if you missed out. It really was the kind of thing you had to be there for. Some good news though; there will be another show at Kirara-an in Hokuto from July 17th to July 26th, with performances and workshops.
