Southeast Asia Project
The “Southeast Asia Project” is a project where Southeast Asian artists and Japanese artists with links to Southeast Asia create works of art by cooperating with all kinds of people. Three works will be produced and exhibited during Roppongi Art Night: “OK no Matsuri” will be a work based on an artist’s discoveries and encounters in Roppongi. “Higantes” will be created through collaboration between artists and people. The “24-Hour Human Clock” will have humans for the clock hands.
Navin Rawanchaikul
“OK no Matsuri”
Photo: OK Tower, 2016
Installation view at Nishiura village, Megijima, Japan
Photo by Navin Production
Thai artist Navin Rawanchaikul will hold “OK no Matsuri” in Roppongi. A short movie and paintings themed on Roppongi will be shown, showing visitors a number of different faces and fascinating aspects of Roppongi. A variety of events which can be enjoyed by people of all ages will be held, including an artist talk, workshops for children as well as an original Roppongi salsa performance featured in the short movie.
Date and time: 9/30 (Sat) 15:00 – 10/1 (Sun) 18:00
Venue: Roppongi West Park
Admission: Free
* The original painting will be exhibited at Roppongi Hills west walk 2F
[Time schedule]
9/30 (Sat)
19:00-19:45 Screening of movie “A Tale from the Land of Six Trees”
19:45-20:30 First performance of OK Salsa dance
20:30-21:15 Screening of movie “A Tale from the Land of Six Trees”
21:15-22:00 Second performance of OK Salsa dance
10/1 (Sun)
10:00-12:00
“Story of the Future” workshop
Navin Rawanchaikul has been staying in Roppongi to prepare this work; together with the people he has met in this area, he will draw the future image of Roppongi on a huge screen. Visitors who have watched his movie can participate in this project.
15:00-16:30
Artist Talk
In the installation of “OK no Matsuri”, Navin Rawanchaikul describes this project.
Neo Angono Artists Collective
“The Roppongi Higantes Project Walking Among Giants: Them Are Us Too”
Angono Higantes,Big and Small Photo credit : photo walk Philippines/whatsnewph.com
Neo Angono Artists Collective is a group of artists based in the Philippines which started activities in 2004. Their representative work is the distinctive “Higantes” – giant sculpted figures. Influenced by the Roppongi district, the group makes these figures in collaboration with local people. The completed Higantes will be installed in the parks and streets, adding color to Roppongi.
Date and time: 9/30 (Sat) 10:00 – 10/1 (Sun) 18:00
Venues: Roppongi Hills West Walk 2F, Tokyo Midtown Canopy Square, The National Art Center, Tokyo, Roppongi West Park, and other locations in Roppongi
Admission: Free
* We announce details of the time and date of the installation for each venue on the official website once they are decided.
Kokuritsu Okutama Museum
“Kokuritsu Okutama Museum 24-Hour Human Clock (Asia version)”
Drawing for 24-Hour Human Clock
The “Kokuritsu Okutama Museum” is an artist collective launched in Ome City, Tokyo in 2012. Many of its members have shown works in Southeast Asia. Their Asia-themed “24-Hour Human Clock” will have people as the clock hands.
Date and time: 9/30 (Sat) 10:00 – 10/1 (Sun) 18:00
Venues: In front of Roppongi Hills North Tower
Admission: Free