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Akinori Matsumoto + Michiko Matsumoto "Tolaris"
BankArt Kaiko
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Akinori Matsumoto, Michiko Matsumoto
Andrei Tarkovsky's iconic film "Solaris" has a scene in which a vast oceanic entity of massive awareness materializes in a person's subconscious while they sleep. Based on this vision, Akinori Matsumoto + Michiko Matsumoto will create "Tolaris."
Tolaris is an imaginary planet created by Akinori Matsumoto, known for his movement + sound-generating objects made of bamboo, and Michiko Matsumoto, known for her colorful cat "hoppe" shaped canvas paintings. Having its ecosystem, the planet has evolved with its inimitable life forms. Tolaris is the reigning species at the pinnacle of the ecosystem, and its colorful hues are parasitic on various organisms. Communication is conversed by means of mysterious music. Tolaris' dwellings are shaped like mushrooms, and certain huts are showered with sounds from music boxes. The sound of waves surrounds another hut. Colorful driftwood sprinkles the sandy beaches, colorful foliage grows in clusters, and the sky swarms with musical objects and brightly colored avatars. Tolaris is ubiquitous on every corner of the planet. Tolaris can shapeshift at will, sometimes as a cat, a plant, and sometimes as a musical instrument. And at times, they propagate into outdoor spaces, populating unexpected places. Visitors are encouraged to move freely in and out of the venue and let their imaginations expand the planetary Tolaris.
Tolaris is an imaginary planet created by Akinori Matsumoto, known for his movement + sound-generating objects made of bamboo, and Michiko Matsumoto, known for her colorful cat "hoppe" shaped canvas paintings. Having its ecosystem, the planet has evolved with its inimitable life forms. Tolaris is the reigning species at the pinnacle of the ecosystem, and its colorful hues are parasitic on various organisms. Communication is conversed by means of mysterious music. Tolaris' dwellings are shaped like mushrooms, and certain huts are showered with sounds from music boxes. The sound of waves surrounds another hut. Colorful driftwood sprinkles the sandy beaches, colorful foliage grows in clusters, and the sky swarms with musical objects and brightly colored avatars. Tolaris is ubiquitous on every corner of the planet. Tolaris can shapeshift at will, sometimes as a cat, a plant, and sometimes as a musical instrument. And at times, they propagate into outdoor spaces, populating unexpected places. Visitors are encouraged to move freely in and out of the venue and let their imaginations expand the planetary Tolaris.
Schedule | Sep 15 (Fri) 2023-Nov 12 (Sun) 2023 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception Sep 15 (Fri) 2023 19:00 - 21:00 Fee ¥1000 | ||
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| Fee | Free | ||
| Website | https://www.bankart1929.com/news/2023/news/23_019-en.html | ||
| Venue | BankArt Kaiko | ||
| Location | 1F Kitanaka Brick & White, 5-57-2 Kitanakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0003 | ||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 2 at Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai line, 8 minute walk from the East exit of Sakuragicho Station on the JR Negishi line, 8 minute walk from the North 2 exit of Sakuragicho Station on the Blue line. | ||
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