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< Sun Roots > 1999 Painted steel Installation space:19*11m, Disc form:435*689*146cm, Wing:279*415*277cmm, Hoop(2):136*444*133/98*335*128cm, Angle:115*453*26cm |
The work which consists of five elements: a disc, a wing, a rail and two hoops, is set to recall the myth of the coming to Japan of Niniginomikoto, a prince and grandson of the goddess of light, Amaterasu. The general symbolism of the work is of a landing or coming to earth of a celestial shape, the disc. The disc is taking root, and from its cut-out mouth emerges a grid structure, suggesting an integration with the land and its people. The wing element is acting precariously as a carrier from the sky descending to earth. All the elements together with the rail and two hoops are set to provide movement and rest in a floating world of hills and valleys. The yellow coloring on the side of the disc only suggests that a great light has colored the disc and grids form a northerly direction. The red color by contrast implies cast shadow of a more primitive origin. The action is taking place through light and wind. People are invited along, and walk through, led into the work itself.


