As I was re searching these artists I came across an Exhabition called 'bye bye kitty' it 'does away with stereotypical notions of Japanese culture—such as the relentless focus on ‘kawaii,’ or cuteness' and features work by these two artists. In the ehebition they have instillations featured.
'Vortex' by Tomoko Shioyasu is a piece constructed from paper that has been cut to create and incredible swirling pattern. The first thing that pops into my brain with this patter is a wave, swirling and dancing in a storm. I think though it would be viewed differently by different people. Some may see it as a swirling galaxy, but I think the title of vortex if fitting, it is a vortes but of what context we don't know. I think that's up to the viewer to decide. What else I find interesting is how the light falls through the paper cut, creating a differnt pattern on the floor and wall behind the piece. The shadow it casts is as fragile and beautiful as the piece its self. I think it shows how light can create beauty just as it can show it.
Chiharu Shuotta is an artist who uses performance art, body art and instillations. Het piece Dialouge with absense is very interesting. It is hard to know what to say when seeing it. It is so odd that it is difficult to pin down what it represents. Personally I think it is some comment on purity and the destruction of it. A white wedding dress is a representation of all that is pure, white is clean and bright and the white wedding dress represents viginity and purity of a bride. The 'blood' filled catheters that pierce teh dress are 'spoiling' the cleanness and completness of the dress and what it represents. Along with the visual element of the installation there is a soundtrack that it grotesque and disturbing. I think this adds to the idea of the pureness of the dress being defiled.
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