I read the Nendo book 10/10 the ideas they explore using headings like link and replicate designs when they have merged objects together are interesting. For example the sink is referencing the communal baths as the containers will float when the sink is full. And the tissue column is slowly peeled away to reveal a seat.
Looking at artists and designers:
Yasuhiro Suzuki art and design explores the perspectives of life. in 'Underfoot Observation Deck' he investigates the difference with adults and children. When children step onto the feet they experience what its like to be an adult, but when adults stand they realize how far away from the ground they are and how close they used to be when they were kids. He has also done an exhibit on spontaneous gardens, his work makes people contemplate about life.
Shiro Kuramata furniture designs explores the floating world, by using glass and transparent surfaces he makes objects look etheral.
Study trip:
I went down to Morpeth for the day looking for interesting objects in charity shops and antique stores. I photographed what my friend found interesting and would touch because of the textures and patterns.
I also looked at the contrasting objects in one antique store where there was old ornamented Japanese vases and Japanese toys together in the same space. I felt that these pieces reflected the disconnect that Japan has with modern and old.
A Japanese grenade that I stumbled upon in another antique shop, it was made out of ceramic because they ran out of metal. I could still see a bit of the rope in side that was lit despite being so black and dirty inside. This artifact was so inconspicuous that I nearly dismissed it; seemingly a piece of pottery but something made with the purpose of killing. These two sides of an object you wouldn't associate is what I find really interesting. Much like the things at Nendo and other Japanese designers they challenge human of objects,..they are not as they seem.
Japanese stamps bought from a charity shop in Morpeth, ranging from 1930s to late 50s the stamps are reminiscent of wood block prints.
Looking at the things I've investigated I want to look further into the juxtaposition of Japanese culture. As well as exploring how object can change through different perspectives.
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