Toshiko created a microcosmic representation of the world "Senbazuru" , each of the 1,000 orbs is connected to those around it, and by peering into the concave mirror contained within each orb, visitors not only see themselves, but become linked to those standing nearby, who are captivated by neighboring orbs. In this way, visitors gain insight into their own tiny universe and inner life, while recognizing themselves as connected to the global community.
Full Description
At Senbazuru, a new interactive installation by Toshiko Nishikawa, viewers are drawn to gaze at a world within a world. Debuting October 29, 2010, at the Vilcek Foundation Gallery in New York City, visitors to the exhibit will be met by 1,000 small mirrored orbs, enticingly and purposefully suspended within reach from the gallery ceiling, where they form a reflective web.
Work metadata
- Year Created: 2010
- Submitted to ArtBase: Thursday Jan 30th, 2014
- Original Url: http://www.toshikon.com/
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Work Credits:
- toshiko, primary creator
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Artist Statement
The time is passing through my existence. There is my existence in one passing point of evolution of mankind. I was born to be a medium that gives birth to art works. It is the unification of the feeling of incredible waves of emotion and birth of unknown dimension that humans can never see through their eyes as actual shapes or words, but can see and feel in their imagination. The position of light or where people stand will change the vision of my art works dramatically, so the work can not be completed without human imagination. I would like my art to reach and influence all people around the world and be appreciated by those who previously had no interest in art. By looking at my artwork, I wish for all of them to have an opportunity to be free from the object world. I want to give them the opportunity to use their imagination to grow out of their bodies and experience the richness of our souls. I am just a medium, not a scientist nor a philosopher, so I just wait for that moment in time that energy comes and bears the things that should be born. Agony and unimaginable pain let me know how heavy my role is. Living as a woman is so wonderful, living as an artist is so interesting. Living as a human being is just an amazing experience to me.