Mononoke

“Mononoke”, Mixed media.

An installation of objects depicting imaginary animals. Made of plexiglass and LED. It was produced for Burning Man’s regional events and exhibited at “POrtal Burn” in upstate New York, “Transformus” in West Virginia, and “NECTR” in Connecticut.  It was also exhibited at the “City of Gods” event in New York City.
Art grant awarded at each event.

Each object is connected wirelessly and LEDs glow synchronously. In addition, several sensors are built in, and the glowing pattern changes based on interaction with the participants.

Statement:
In folklore, superstition, or urban legends, festivals had been believed to have non-human participants: God, gods, ghosts, fairies or spirits, etc. (In Japan, where we’re from, they often appear in the form of local animals.) This year, the spirits of many animals participate. Although a bit timid, they seem to be interested in our festivities. How will they react when we humans approach them?

Collaborator : Nozomu Shoji

(2022 West Virginia, Connecticut, NY, USA)

Reference

• Transformus
• NECTR
• City of Gods