YOSHIROTTEN: Fluid Garden

EVENT DESCRIPTION

LANDMARK and BELOWGROUND present ‘Fluid Garden’, a large-scale art installation in two phases alongside a unique retail concept by Tokyo-based multidisciplinary artist YOSHIROTTEN, curated by creative agency UNVEIL LIMITED. Showcasing his signature interplay between digital mirage and fantastical colours, YOSHIROTTEN made his first trip to Hong Kong for the opening of his debut solo show.

Starting with ‘Fluid Garden’, YOSHIROTTEN presents a new work featuring a water garden of light that transforms LANDMARK Atrium fountain – a symbolic spot within LANDMARK – into a spatial presentation that incorporates digital art, available for public viewing from 9th August, 2023 through until 31st August, 2023. Envisioning an immersive experience, YOSHIROTTEN reimagines a space familiar to many. Inspired by the flow of water, a large digital puddle at the centre of the installation references a pool, and features interactive images that slowly change as viewers enter, whilst the palm tree embedded by the side features leaves that are artificial flowers.

Tokyo-based artist YOSHIROTTEN is known for his works based around the motif of light, which aim to visualise the invisible, often through site-specific installations that combine two-dimensional, three-dimensional and video works.

With the flooring and surfaces presented in a metallic material, ‘Fluid Garden’ changes appearance throughout the day depending on sunlight and lighting, reflecting the importance of physically being in situ to experience it. Wooden blocks around the central puddle provide spaces for viewers to contemplate what they see – something typical seen from a different perspective and a whole new dimension.

From New Moon To Full Moon
As summer transitions into autumn, the next phase of the installation will commence at BELOWGROUND as ‘Moon Landing’ which runs from 1st September, 2023 through until 30th September, 2023, in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Following the new moon as it transitions into a full moon, the wooden seats from ‘Fluid Garden’ become the key that connects the two phases of the installation: they will be reassembled to create the ‘Moon Landing’ installation, interpretating the true essence of the festival of togetherness and reunion. It is a further trial of creative reuse in consciousness of current sustainable lifestyle.

Combining the installation with a distinctive retail concept, BELOWGROUND will also launch a pop-up store carrying the artist’s print and artworks, providing a dynamic space to celebrate the Moon Festival. Limited-edition pieces will also be presented as special gifts to customers purchasing over a certain amount at BELOWGROUND, shops in LANDMARK Atrium Basement during the exhibition period.