Dainippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), Future Design Shibuya, and Miyashita Park Partners, the designated manager of Shibuya Ward Miyashita Park, expressed the actual Miyashita Park in high definition in a virtual space. We have built "Shibuya Ward Miyashita Park Powered by PARALLEL SITE (parallel site)" and hold various events to promote the improvement of the value of the park, the creation of new communication, and the transmission of new culture in Shibuya.
As the third event, a virtual museum that reproduces the world view of TV Asahi's new sensation art program "Ars-kun and Techne-chan" * 1 that focuses on art, technology, and techniques and introduces seasonal contemporary art writers. "Ars-kun and Techne-chan Parallel Art Park" will be held from October 20, 2021 (Wednesday) to March 31, 2022 (Thursday). The works of contemporary artists who are currently attracting attention, which were introduced in the program, will be exhibited in the virtual space of Miyashita Park, and new appreciation experiences utilizing public spaces and further possibilities of art will be disseminated.
* "Shibuya Ward Miyashita Park Powered by PARALLEL SITE" https://shibuya-miyashitapark.parallel-city.jp
Overview and features of "Ars-kun and Techne-chan Parallel Art Park"
Users of this exhibition can freely watch the program by selecting either "Ars-kun" or "Techne-chan" as the avatar that will be their alter ego in the virtual space.
In the virtual space, you can participate in voice chat, express your feelings with the stamp designed exclusively for this exhibition, and enjoy communication while watching with friends. Also, during the period, you can purchase original program goods of "Ars-kun and Techne-chan" in the virtual space.
https://shibuya-miyashitapark.parallel-city.jp/project/parallell-art-park/
1. 1. Reproduce the world view of TV programs in the virtual space of Miyashita Park, Shibuya Ward
This exhibition faithfully reproduces the world of the TV Asahi art program "Ars-kun and Techne-chan", and outlines the exhibition with the original voice of the virtual singer KAF, who is the audio guide (narration) in the program. And you can listen to the introduction of each artist's work. It is an event where you can enter the world of TV programs in a virtual space and experience new communication.
2. 2. Exhibiting the works of contemporary artists full of individuality using techniques unique to virtual space
Three people are participating in this exhibition: artist Asako Fujikura, painter Nami Yokoyama, and artist Momo Yoshino. We will exhibit a number of unique works using virtual expression methods and techniques that make use of gimmicks. You can enjoy the new scenery of Miyashita Park that you have never seen before, colored by three artists.
Asako Fujikura uses 3DCG to create a vivid world in the virtual space of Miyashita Park, imagining the future of the scenery that you usually see. With the sensibility unique to Mr. Fujikura, the sky and buildings are repainted with vivid colors, and pink glossy rocks come and go.
Painter Nami Yokoyama is exhibiting a series of works depicting neon tubes with the letters "LOVE" shining on them, and incorporates a mechanism to wrap around behind the paintings that cannot be seen in a realistic exhibition hall.
The artist, Momo Yoshino, used a visual mechanism to display the entire wall of the hotel "sequence MIYASHITA PARK" as a work, a work in which the space continues like a mirror, and an integral part of the wall. Playful works will be exhibited in the lawn open space.
3. 3. Communicating the charm of "virtual park" and "art" in collaboration with events in Shibuya
In collaboration with "SOCIAL INNNOVATION WEEK 2021" * 2, which is planned by Shibuya Ward and Future Design Shibuya and will be held from November 5th (Friday) to 14th (Sunday), 2021, we will welcome panelists related to art and sports. , We are planning to hold a talk session to think about the utilization of the virtual space of the park. In addition, with the concept theme of "SHIBUYA CULTURE CONNECT", art works, programs, technology experiences, etc. that let you feel various connections such as people to people, past and present, place and place, culture and future with the possibility of art In collaboration with the gathered "Shibuya Art Festival 2021 ~ SHIBUYA ART SCRAMBLE ~" * 3, we will exhibit under the theme of "connecting the city and the virtual". While it is difficult for people to gather together and enjoy art in a real space due to the corona, we will utilize XR (Extended Reality) technology to connect consumers who enjoy art festivals and convey the new charm of art. ..
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Comment from artist Asako Fujikura
It may be difficult to take a part of the city of Shibuya to the back layer at a certain time, according to the law in front of you. Rather than not being able to do it, it is because we do not know how to cut out a certain space in a limited way, position it as something there, and recognize it. I still don't know where the virtual space is, who creates it, and how it interferes with reality, but when the place where the body stands and the virtual space exist as contrasts, in my head. If it were to be assembled as a diagram of, I would put pink stones on both sides and continue to think here about the depths that start from there.
Comment from painter Nami Yokoyama
The structure of words and neon is very similar. Just as words always have meaning, neon has distribution lines and frames that support glass tubes and emit light. They do not hold if either is missing. The glass tube represents the shape of the word, and the distribution lines and frames behind it represent the shape of the word as the meaning of the word. For me, who deals with the substance of painting, exhibiting in virtual space was a difficult problem. There are no restrictions in the real world because the weight, lightness and size can be set freely. However, painting as a substance is built within that constraint. Therefore, this time, I thought that it would be possible to create a space that asks again what a painting is by creating elements that are not necessary for the virtual space, such as the structure that supports the painting and the metal fittings that attach the painting. We asked the development team to reproduce the fasteners for hanging the painting on the wire mesh and the back side of the painting. Please see the front and back of the painting while walking in the exhibition space.
Comment from artist Momo Yoshino
Draw as if there is depth in the unique environment such as walls, ground, and blocks. The painting creates a relationship with the surrounding materials and involves the surrounding space and the viewer. I think that the painting can be expanded by jumping over the frame.
This time, the two-dimensional works created in the past and the 3D model used as a sketch in recent years stand three-dimensionally in the virtual space so as to interfere with the actual building in Miyashita Park and the virtual environment. raised. You can enter the world of works that have appeared on the surface. Experience the expanse of painting beyond dimensions.
(Foreground) "Gap in the wall # 3 / Sukima on the Wall # 3"
(Back) "It keeps going on"
Audio guide (narration) Comments from virtual singer KAF
I will also participate in "Ars-kun and Techne-chan Parallel Art Park" with narration! There is no doubt that the museum in virtual space is packed with excitement. Absolutely fun. I really want everyone to see the wonderful works of the artists ...!
About Shibuya Ward Miyashita Park Powered by PARALLEL SITE (parallel site)
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, as a town development master plan, advocates the creation and utilization of public spaces where people can spend their time lively. In response to this, DNP, Future Design Shibuya, and Miyashita Park Partners opened a virtual space "Shibuya Ward Miyashita Park Powered by PARALLEL SITE" on July 7, 2021 for advanced use of public spaces. We are conducting a demonstration project as one of our efforts. As one of the uses of this space, based on the future image "City that changes the difference from one another" that Shibuya Ward aims for, the concept is "You're the World", and through various curators, culture, values, generations, etc. We provide a place where you can experience the "sensitivity" hidden in "differences". Co-create with not only people living, working and playing in Shibuya, but also various companies and creators, as well as people who access "Shibuya Ward Miyashita Park Powered by PARALLEL SITE" from all over the world, and bring new experiences and culture to the world. I will send it.
* 1 Click here for details on "Ars-kun and Techne-chan" → https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/arstotechne/
* 2 Click here for details on "SOCIAL INNNOVATION WEEK 2021" → https://social-innovation-week-shibuya.jp/
* 3 Click here for details on "Shibuya Art Festival 2021 ~ SHIBUYA ART SCRAMBLE ~" → http://shibuyaartscramble.tokyo/
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