JHSP EXPOGRAPHYSÃO PAULO - SP, BRAZIL
Project specifications
Project beginning - 2023
Launching - 2023
Launching - 2023
Team
Authors - Fernando Forte, Lourenço Gimenes, Rodrigo Marcondes Ferraz, Gabriel Mota
Managers - Gabriel Faria
Contributors - Carolina Hirata, Lucas Lima, Victor Lucena
Photographer - Victor Lucena
Execution: Equipe Japan House São Paulo
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The work of Japanese artist Tasuya Tanaka is a miniature universe, where every detail comes to life. His tiny sculptures are given well-deserved prominence under domes arranged on two curved benches that capture the eye and allow visitors to circulate around each piece. The pieces rest on rotating bases, leaving them in continuous motion. Static points of lighting create a constant transformation in the shadows of the sculptures, suggesting to the visitor a pause for contemplation of the complete three-dimensionality of each work from different perspectives.
Some larger pieces receive individual displays, providing a special focus for the most imposing works. And, making the visit even more interactive, the pieces can be viewed from different heights, thanks to the curved benches that intertwine with the counters.
In addition to the fluidity of the space, the simplicity of the design of the display cases was the starting point. They are slender, with thin, white lines, created not to compete with Tanaka's detailed and colorful sculptures.