Excellence Prize
MITSUI FUDOSAN Shibaura Island 3LDK IMAGE MOVIE
Visual Image
Artist : IGUCHI Koichi / YOON Takeshi
(Japan)
IGUCHI Koichi
Born in 1977. After graduating from Tama Art University, he joined Tohoku Shinsha Co., Ltd.
YOON Takeshi
Born in Kanagawa in 1977. After gaining some preliminary experience, during which time he was, amongst other things, a Visual Jockey, he joined Omnibus Japan Inc. in 2001. He has been involved in a number of CM and PV projects, using tools such as 3D Studio MAX and After Effects, as well as having produced a lot of original work.
This is what we imagined: "if someone is going to live on ShibauraIsland..." and tried to present an image of a happy life waiting for him. I would like to keep creating good work that can impress and move people.(IGUCHI)
I very much appreciate having been awarded such a wonderful prize. I intend to keep working hard with the aim of one day receiving another prize like this again.(YOON)。
Within a peaceful scene, where the sound of a boiling kettle intermingles with that of a child practicing piano, something unusual is unfolding. Here is depicted the organic atmosphere of daily life, within which a geometrical and inorganic piece of white paper is presented as a protagonist; as time goes by, it begins to accrue organic expressions. It begins as a piece of normal white paper on a table; but from this casual prelude, develops unexpected movement. This technique of pursuing one particular theme and gradually expanding it with unexpected forms of expression is supported by a carefully written scenario and skilled composition. It combines Japanese origami culture and paper cut art effectively, resulting in an original work of high quality.
How old were you when you "created" something first time in your life? At that time, what did you create, and what kind of medium did you use?
IGUCHI Koichi/
When I was about 3 years old, I think. I made a cow with an eggplant and disposable chopsticks.
When I was about 3 years old, I think. I made a cow with an eggplant and disposable chopsticks.
YOON Takeshi/
It was when I was about 5 years old. I liked the ticket vending machines in the station and I created a semi-automatic ticket vending machine with heavy paper, scissors and plastic tape. It produced change and tickets.
It was when I was about 5 years old. I liked the ticket vending machines in the station and I created a semi-automatic ticket vending machine with heavy paper, scissors and plastic tape. It produced change and tickets.
What kind of tools or medium do you use now? Please tell us the reason why you choose them.
IGUCHI Koichi/
A pencil.
A pencil.
YOON Takeshi/
No answer.
No answer.
If you could get "dream tools/medium" for your creation, what do you wish to get?
IGUCHI Koichi/
A pencil, the shavings of which taste good.
A pencil, the shavings of which taste good.
YOON Takeshi/
No answer.
No answer.
Do you have any consistent subject matter or theme through your works? If so, please explain us.
IGUCHI Koichi/
Comfortable speed.
Comfortable speed.
YOON Takeshi/
A viewpoint which sees a usual day as an unusual day.
A viewpoint which sees a usual day as an unusual day.
Please tell us the most difficult or considerable part when you create your work.
IGUCHI Koichi/
A bit which you can catch at the edge of the field of vision and which is vaguely viewable
A bit which you can catch at the edge of the field of vision and which is vaguely viewable
YOON Takeshi/
In the process of production, project an objective viewpoint at each moment.
In the process of production, project an objective viewpoint at each moment.
Have you ever felt that your work is a "media art"? Also, what is the difference between "media arts" and "traditional fine arts"?
IGUCHI Koichi/
Sounds cool?
Sounds cool?
YOON Takeshi /
I have not been very conscious about it.
I have not been very conscious about it.
As an artist/creator, please tell us your approach, stance or point of view when you create your work.
IGUCHI Koichi/
The proportion of input is 90% and output 10%.
The proportion of input is 90% and output 10%.
YOON Takeshi/
Neither just with technology nor just with taste, I produce works which are not a mere form.
Neither just with technology nor just with taste, I produce works which are not a mere form.
What is your motto?
IGUCHI Koichi/
“There is no dance in the world which is not swinging.”
“There is no dance in the world which is not swinging.”
YOON Takeshi/
No answer.
No answer.
What kind of situation in every day life do you get inspired most?
IGUCHI Koichi/
When there is absolutely no need to create something.
When there is absolutely no need to create something.
YOON Takeshi/
When I place myself in nature.
When I place myself in nature.
What kind of vision do you have in your future development as the creator?
IGUCHI Koichi/
Firs of all, I’ll go on a diet myself. Then I will become a stylish man.
Firs of all, I’ll go on a diet myself. Then I will become a stylish man.
YOON Takeshi/
No answer.
No answer.
Please name of the people, things, or phenomena that you have got most influenced by as the creator.
IGUCHI Koichi/
House music
House music
YOON Takeshi/
Craft works
Craft works