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 adalah seorang seniman, penari, aktor dan peneliti dari Jepang. Karya-karyanya berfokus pada hubungan antara ruang dan tubuh. Dalam karyanya, ia menjalin hubungan dengan penonton dengan perangkat buatannya sendiri, misalnya menari dengan balon yang mengikutsertakan nafas penonton, atau bermain kartu tradisional Jepang bersama penonton.