Osaka
Technology
A 22-meter-long, 3.6-meter-high large-scale installation "anima harmonizer" by Rintaro Hashiguchi, an artist participating in the "Osaka Kansai International Art Festival," was created on Yumeshima, the site of the 2025 Japan International Exposition. The project was initiated in cooperation with Gallery NAO MASAKI. We were involved in the project from the standpoint of gently supporting the expression and structure of the work.
Metal as a "canvas for expression
This work is over 22 meters across, using the exterior walls of the building as a canvas. We were in charge of designing and manufacturing the aluminum resin composite sheet and frame so as not to spoil the dynamism and delicacy of the artwork while maintaining the stability of the structure. We worked step by step with the designers, constructors, and artists to bring the project to fruition, including dimensional accuracy and on-site adjustments.
MetalSurface for "expression" of materials
After careful consideration of the compatibility of art and material, the surface finish is a cast zinc surface by MetalSurface. The silver color and warm texture were chosen so that the white letters and pictures would stand out.
Between Art and Metal
The lines and colors drawn by the artist reacted, blurred, and spread on the metal skin. Whenever I see this up close, I feel a kind of "dialogue" that is created between the material and the expression. We would be more than happy if our technology could contribute to this dialogue.
Finally
Art is created by a single artist, but the process of creating art involves the hands and skills of many people. In this project, we helped the artist to give form to his thoughts and ideas in the form of materials and structures. Our work is not visible to the public, We are the "behind-the-scenes" force that supports the artist's expression, We hope that the works will remain in people's memories for a long time and in a better form. We will continue to deal with materials with sincerity.
Rintaro Hashiguchi
《anima harmonizer》
Organized by | Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival Executive Committee
Sponsored by | Aichi Metal Co., Ltd.
Construction by | Aichi Metal Co., Ltd., Sugioka Komuten Co., Ltd.
Planning Cooperation | Gallery NAO MASAKI
