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[image: © Sam Stocker, 2017. Surrogate Structures, sketches. Courtesy of The Container, Tokyo.]

Sam Stocker “Surrogate Structures”

The Container
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Artists

Sam Stocker
Sam Stocker’s installation “Surrogate Structures” is inspired by research and visits the artist conducted around this area of Tokyo. One such location that influenced the work is a fujizuka situated just behind the gallery location. Fujizuka are small mounds - replicas of Mount Fuji - that can be found in and around the capital. These surrogates became popular during the Edo period to enable pilgrims who could not climb Mount Fuji to experience the ten stations of the mountain right to the summit. The irony of the concept intrigued the artist, while the nurturing nature of fujizuka, which comfort the needy like a womb, a vessel, or a box, also interested him.

[Related Event]
Opening night reception + launch of publication
Event Date: Nov. 6 (Mon) 19:30-21:30
Reception includes live performances by Sam Stocker, Aquiles Hadjis, Alexander Sigman + Takao Hyakutome, and Jack McLean.

Schedule

Nov 6 (Mon) 2017-Jan 22 (Mon) 2018 

Opening Hours Information

Hours
11:00-21:00
Closed
Tuesday
Open 10:00-20:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Opening Reception Nov 6 (Mon) 2017 19:30 - 21:30

FeeFree
VenueThe Container
Location1F Hills Daikanyama, 1-8-30 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0051
Access4 minute walk from the West exit of Naka-meguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko line.
Phone03-3770-7750
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