Migration of a Cycad
2015
An action of reversing colonial desire today. Cycad palm trees were carried from the Ryūkyū Kingdom to Shikoku Island by members of the Satsuma Domain circa 18th century. For this work, the artist carried a pine tree sapling by boat in reverse from Takamatsu to the island of Tokunoshima and presented as a gift to a relative who added it to his domestic garden.
Migration of a Cycad Tree
Handmade walnut ink on paper
76×56 cm
2015
Private collection
Boat Journey from Takamatsu to Naha: 18-23 September 2015
Digital inkjet prints, floor
Dimensions variable
2015
Boat Journey from Takamatsu to Naha: 18-23 September 2015
Digital inkjet prints, floor
Dimensions variable (detail)
2015
Boat Journey from Takamatsu to Naha: 18-23 September 2015
Digital inkjet prints, floor
Installation view
2015
Boat Journey from Takamatsu to Naha: 18-23 September 2015
Digital inkjet prints, floor
Dimensions variable (detail)
2015
Migration of a Cycad & Boat Journey from Takamatsu to Naha:
18-23 September 2015
Handmade walnut ink on paper, digital inkjet prints, floor
76×56 cm, dimensions variable (detail)
2015
Migration of a Cycad
2015
Handmade walnut ink on paper
76×56 cm
Boat Journey from Takamatsu to Naha: 18-23 September 2015
Digital inkjet prints, floor
Dimensions variable (detail)
2015