Page 25 - ArtUnlimited

tree that Plays Sound and Sound tree and linked to other functions such as the head, eyes, and ears for creating
life. Trees also grow by creating new life and energy. For example,
2008 | 2009
leaves create new space for networking. An objective of the work is to
let performers take part in the life bodies of trees and to convert the
The work titled ”Tree that plays sound” is expressed by public viewers interval, strength, and breath of their actions into sound for creation of
touching a natural tree and converting the strength, interval, and a new expression.
breath of the touch into sound for musical performance. That is to we do not aim merely to draw nature and trees superficially as in
say, the actions of the public viewers are linked to nature, and various conventional paintings. we would like to bring out so-called breath or
worlds of sound are created. fundamental life that nature has through a tree by performance. The
The nerves and blood vessels of a human being are networked, circulated, expression is based on coexistence between human beings and nature.

 AzALEA soNg, sINgs WITh AzALEA, MAY 2008  ThE hARVEsT MooN AND soUND TREE, PERFORMER JYUNJI TSUkADA
 hARVEsT MooN AND CLUsTER AMARyLLIs, SEPTEMBER 2009  ThE hARVEsT MooN AND soUND TREE, PERFORMER TAkASHI IwAMOTO

25