Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee's New Art Project 'ALTERNATIVE-STATE' In Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Japan
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BEPPU, Japan, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
The Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee (*) based in Beppu City, Oita
Prefecture, Japan, has begun a new art project, 'ALTERNATIVE-STATE,'
envisioning improvement in the city's brand loyalty. The first work by Sarkis
is now on view, and the second work by Michael Lin will be completed in March
2023. The plan is to invite artists from among promising young artists to
international virtuosos for the purpose of producing eight public works over
four years. Through the entire project, the committee aims to make Beppu even
more attractive as a place where visitors can enjoy art and sightseeing
whenever they visit, changing the stereotype notion that 'onsen' (hot spring)
is the city's only attraction.
(*) The Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee is an organization that has
been engaged in regional revitalization through art and culture, with the aim
of multicultural coexistence.
Project outline
Title: ALTERNATIVE-STATE
Venue: Various locations in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
Admission: Free
Website:
Host: Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee
Images:
About 'ALTERNATIVE-STATE'
Interpreting characters used to describe Beppu as 'alternate city,' ALTERNATIVE-STATE envisions the city as not only a physical place but an idea
that includes imaginary spaces and situations. Just as pressing the 'alt' key
allows users to access alternate functions or characters not typically assigned
to the keyboard, the artwork in ALTERNATIVE-STATE transports visitors to a
different world and state of being. It is an invitation into a regenerated
world -- a new proposal for how to relate to the city.
First work by Sarkis:
Second work by Michael Lin to be completed in March 2023
The second work 'Onsenbouquet' is by Michael Lin, an internationally acclaimed
artist based in Taipei and Brussels. He is known for his technique of using
patterns and motifs rooted in people's daily lives to create huge paintings in
public spaces that make the viewer a part of them. While researching the city
of Beppu, he found inspiration in floral patterns of yukata, or summer kimonos,
and patterns of tiles used on building exteriors and inside public baths. Those
patterns will spread from public to private spaces in various parts of the
city, appearing in a variety of media and scales.
- Mural project
With the help of local emerging artists and students, a large mural will be
installed on the western wall of Bluebird Hall, which houses the historic movie
theater.
Opening date (tentative): March 25, 2023
- Poster project
Some designated walls will be covered with 11 different posters like 'wild
posting' (street poster) campaigns. Also, a private residence, selected through
an open call, will be one of the venues. Posters will be widely distributed to
local stores and the community.
Opening date (tentative): March 16, 2023
Artists' biographies:
SOURCE Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee
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