The title “in-” is inspired by the English prefix “in-” and the Japanese word “陰 (in) = darkness / shade / shadow”. “陰 (in)” was feared and admired by the people, and was the source of imagination. Nowadays we can easily take photos and movies with our smartphones, therefore our souls, bodies, and identities have been fragmented, wandering around the Internet clouds. These phenomena unique to the digital society are shaking the human condition. Our work “in-” was created with a focus on such phenomena.
Minori Sumiyoshiyama
Minori Sumiyoshiyama is a Japanese artist, dancer, actor and researcher. Her works focus on the relationship between space and body. She also creates relationships with audiences with tools of her own making, such as dancing with balloons which include the breath of audiences, or playing a Japanese traditional card game together with the audiences.