Tyyni
"Tyyni" is a Finnish word meaning "calm" or "quiet."
It describes a state of stillness, such as a tranquil lake with no wind or a peaceful state of mind.
True to this title, the aim of this work was to capture the irregular movements created by wind and light, and the gentle passage of time that can be felt through long observation.
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03.08.2024 - 15.08.2024
Material： Reflective ribbon, plastic mesh, urethane tubes, PVC pipes, plastic cups, water
Size ： W6800mm , D3800mm , H100mm
Venue ： Stundars Open Air Museum - Stundarsvägen 5, 65450 Sulva
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This work was created by the art duo OSOTO lab. formed in 2022.
Click on the image to go to the OSOTO lab. webpage.
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We believe this work expresses the feeling of observing nature in a forest. We saw many tranquil and gentle landscapes in Finland.
The plants swaying softly in the wind within the forest, and especially the unique scenery of "Meteoria Söderfjärden," where the vast and beautiful plains exist purely with only the sky and land, devoid of noise, left a strong impression on us. We were fascinated by the slow passage of time in such an environment.
Inspired by these surroundings, we aimed to express gentle and quiet movements in our work and to create a space that connects to this vast land and sky.
Additionally, we express the sense of distance between living beings and humans that we felt in Finland.
In Finland, the distance between living beings and humans is clearly different from that in Japan, and there is a unique sense of quietly observing while maintaining a respectful distance. This has become an important element in our work as well.
Each unit of the work responds to natural forces, swaying and rotating in the wind, with ribbons flowing like droplets, and their presence clarified by light. The color of the reflective ribbons constantly changes depending on the relationship between the sun, the viewer, and the units. When viewed from a distance, they form a singular scene.
However, when following individual phenomena, it is impossible to see every aspect of the scene at once.
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This expression is deeply conscious of the presence of the precious summer sun. The reflective fabric chosen as the main material is also a familiar one in Finland.
Lastly, the secret of this work's movement is water. By using water in the structure, the work can naturally accept the forces of nature. We felt the presence of water in Finnish nature, such as the lakes and the water seeping from the ground in the forests.
This inspired us to use water as a material.
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We are a duo of two artists based in Tokyo.
One of us views light from an architectural perspective, while the other looks at flora and fauna from a design perspective. The chemical reaction resulting from our similarities and differences is encapsulated in this work.
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Our motto for creating art is not to conceptualize the work before understanding the place. Before departing from Japan, we had no ideas or materials decided for the work. Through field research in Solf and within Finland, we determined what kind of work we would create.
This work, named "Tyyni," is a creation born from the landscapes we encountered in Finland.
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In the village of Solf, Finland, there is an open-air museum called Stundars Open Air Museum.
We participated as an invited artist in the museum's artist-in-residence program from May 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024. The work mentioned above was created collaboratively by Yumeo Nakayama and Takatoku Nishi as OSOTO lab.
during this artist residency at Stundars Open Air Museum.
Stundars Open Air Museum webpage