Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
Event information: Projection Mapping Workshop and Performance by Oku Shutaro
(1) Projection Mapping Workshop
November 19 (Saturday), 2011
(2) Projection Mapping + Performance Vol. 2 SILVER SPOON
December 2 (Friday) and 3 (Saturday), 2011
[Projection Mapping]
Projection Mapping is a method of expression which uses images projected directly onto buildings, furniture and natural objects, unlike the typical video or film image projected onto a screen. It is a technique that has been used in Europe at concerts, entertainment venues, commercials and cityscapes. It is also widely used in tourism promotion.
(1) Projection Mapping Workshop at Hara Museum: The Making of BYAKUYA
November 19 (Saturday), 2011
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED (12/17/2011)
In October, the Hara Museum presented a unique visual/dance performance entitled BYAKUYA with visuals produced by the film director and image maker Oku Shutaro. Oku projected his monotone imagery directly onto the Hara Museum buildings and environs using an advanced version of the projection technique called Projection Mapping (originally developed in the west) that transformed the museum garden into a real time, interactive theater.
In this special workshop, participants will receive two hours of instruction by Oku. They will then go to the museum garden and apply what they learned in their own projections onto the museum wall. Participants of all ages are welcome.
[Event Information]
Date: November 19 (Saturday), 2011 3:00 – 7:00 pm (Instruction 3:00 – 5:00 pm / Practice: 5:30 – 7:00 pm)
Place: The Hall at the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
Instructor: Oku Shutaro(Film Director / Visual Planner)
Participation Fee: Hara Museum members and their companions 1,500 yen/ General 3,800 yen/ University and high school 1,500 yen/ Elementary and junior high 1,000 yen/ Student Members 1,500 yen (student ID required)
Reservations are required: please call 03-3445-0669 or e-mail us at info@haramuseum.or.jp(You will be asked to provide your name, membership number, name of companions, age and contact phone number.)
(2) Projection Mapping + Performance Vol. 2 SILVER SPOON
December 2 (Friday) and 3 (Saturday), 2011
SILVER SPOON is the second installment of the video and dance performance event Projection Mapping + Performance. This follows the first installment, BYAKUYA, by film director and visual planner Oku Shutaro that took place at the Hara Museum this October., where some 600 persons attended on the two nights it was performed (click here for the report on the performance). This second installment comes quickly afterwards, propelled by the creative passion of the director. As before, the project consists of imagery by Oku Shutaro, dancing by Kuroda Ikuyo and music by Matsumoto Jiro, this time with imagery augmented by the use of 35-mm film and the latest CG. Inspired by Naka ‘ Kansuke’s novel of the same name, Oku weaves a story that is sure to charm.
[Event Information]
Dates: December 2 (Friday) and 3 (Saturday), 2011
Place: Main garden, Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
Time: Door opens at 6:30 pm / Stage starts at 7:00 pm
Written & Directed by: Oku Shutaro
Choreography & Performance by: Kuroda Ikuyo
Cast: Honda Shoichi, Jenya, Hatayama Yuki, Tsuzuki Jumpei, Kota Naoe, Suzuki Yuta, Arai Mai, Mori Issei, Aoki Nobuhito, Togashi Mio, Mayahara Asaki, Gamoto Ko
Music by: Matsumoto Jiro
Maximum: 150 persons
Organized by: Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
Production by: NEGA Co.
[Ticket Information]
Advance Tickets:
The Hall [S] [indoor] 4,000 yen
The Hall [A] [indoor] 3,500 yen
Cafe [B] [semi-indoor] 3,500 yen
Unreserved [C] [outdoor standing room] 3,000 yen
* Numbered tickets will be handed out for non-reserved C tickets at the museum entrance from 18:00.
* Hara Museum members will receive a 500-yen discount for tickets reserved or purchased at the museum.
*The exhibition Art Scope 2009-2011—Invisible Memories will be available for viewing before the performance.
*Performance subject to cancellation in case of stormy weather (in this event, an announcement will be posted on the Hara Museum website (http://haramusem.or.jp) at 3:00 pm on the day of the performance).
*Seating configuration is subject to change in case of bad weather.
*Please note that depending on the seating position, the view of the performance may be less than complete at times.
*A wheelchair viewing area will be available. Guests using wheelchairs are requested to contact the Hara Museum in advance at Tel: 03-3445-0669.
Standing Room Ticket (outdoor) 2,500 yen
Due to poor weather forecast, there will be no “standing room tickets ” available for the performance on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2.
*Standing room tickets will go on sale two days before the performance (but not if rain is forecast for that day). A notice that tickets are to be sold or not will be posted on the Hara Museum website (http://www.haramuseum.or.jp) at 3:00 pm two days prior to the performance.
Please note that standing room tickets will not be sold at the Hara Museum. Purchases can be made only through Confetti and e+ (for pick up at a Family Mart or Seven-Eleven convenience store).
Ticket available at:
･Confetti : http://confetti-web.com/ Tel: 0120-240-540 (weekday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm) free call
･e+: http://eplus.jp/ ( PC & Mobile )
･Lawson Ticket: Loppi in-store ticket sales; direct purchase (open 24 hrs) / L code dial: 0570-084-003（L code：36684）/ Lawson Ticket .com: http://l-tike.com/ ( PC & Mobile )
･Hara Museum of Contemporary Art (details will follow soon)
[Oku Shutaro]
Shutaro Oku was awarded “Special Mention” at the Seoul Film Festival in 2002 for his maiden work “KAI-ON”, after which he has produced a constant stream of films such as “Labor Cop”, “Japanese Naked Tribe” and “Aka-sen”. Since his first official invitation to participate in the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival with his work “Cain’s Descendant”, he has received many more from international festivals throughout the world. His later films include “Death of Domomata” and “USB”. Between theatrical releases, he directed “Tenshochi,” a documentary focusing on the rare talents of theater directors Yukio Ninagawa, Hideki Noda and Masahide Komaki. As a visual planner for the stage, Oku directed “Elizabeth” for Toho Musicals, “The Character” for NODA MAP and “Casablanca” for Takarazuka, among others. After contributing videos/visuals in “TAP MAN x PIANO MAN x MOVIE MAN” and “Yoshida Brothers Live”, he won critical praise for the originality and possibilities that he presented in “Black Cat”, receiving the “Excellent Staff Award” at the Yomiuri Theater Awards in 2008. This originality continues to shine in theatrical works that he has directed, such as “Kimidori”, “Freaks”, and “South of Heaven”.
http://www.okushutaro.com/
[Hara Museum of Contemporary Art]
4-7-25 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0001
Tel: 03-3445-0651
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