PROJECTS

“MONO-FLOW” 2023

Painting Art Installation - MEDIUM: Digital art with Acrylic on Canvas. Description: Memories of Sound

"MONO FLOW," produced in Serbia, Belgrade, is an innovative endeavor that explores how Japanese aesthetic consciousness and perspectives can be conveyed, considering the artwork's creation in a foreign land. This creative attempt utilizes ink, paper, water, music, and technology to produce a short film. By incorporating traditional Japanese calligraphy and sumi-e painting techniques, the delicate relationship between ink and paper is portrayed. The flow of ink and water reflects the essence of things, posing questions to the viewers. The sounds of the city in Serbia during the production were recorded and incorporated directly into the music, capturing the memories of that time. "MONO FLOW" represents an effort to express art in a cultural background different from Japan, bringing different perspectives through the artwork. It serves as a form of global communication art that aims to foster cultural exchange, friendship, and understanding.

Painting Art Installations

“Autonomy” 2023 - Painting Art Installation - MEDIUM: Digital art with Acrylic on Canvas. Description: Memories of Sound

In this project, we explored a new world of expression by combining digital technology with painting and music. In addition to traditional materials used in painting, we incorporated elements such as digital technology, music, light, movement, and the passage of time to create diverse works. What is most intriguing is the combination of static paintings with flowing music, creating a fusion of different art forms that perceive the passage of time. This results in the combination of expressions with different senses of time in a single piece, providing a multifaceted sensory experience. Furthermore, in this project, we not only explored the possibilities of art in the contemporary digital age but also drew inspiration from the "imaginative play of childhood." This artwork is inspired by my personal childhood fantasies, where drawing dots and lines to create unique stories evolved into producing music and paintings as an adult. Memories and experiences from my childhood, where I used to create my own stories with dots and lines, are reflected in this artwork. By using technology, the imaginary play of childhood has become a reality, giving rise to a piece that symbolizes this era.

Sound Interactive Art

RAURA EMMA SUZUKI　 Sound Interactive Art. Work description: Visualization of sound. This work uses sound to form a picture in space. Materials: sound, projector, computer programming, Digital Projection

Sound Interactive Art is a form of programming art where visual elements are generated by sound performed live. In this artwork, the vibrations, rhythm, and volume of the sound are converted into visual elements, resulting in interactively visualized light, colors, shapes, or other visuals. Sound Interactive Art provides an immersive artistic experience that combines both visual and auditory senses, allowing the audience to visually experience the characteristics of music and sound. Additionally, the visual elements complement the expression of the music, prompting new sensory insights and experiences. This artwork has been exhibited at a gallery in Ginza, Japan, and presented at the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs' Arts Festival 2020.

Composition of Contemporary Music and Performance With Classical Musicians

Fusion of Asian Instruments and Classical Music

The composition of music through the fusion of Asian instruments and classical music took place in Paris, France, from 2014 to 2019, involving collaborations with classical musicians. This endeavor resulted in the composition of music that transcended the cultural disparities and boundaries between music genres. Each piece became a crystallization of creativity that transcended diverse cultural backgrounds and ventured beyond the confines of traditional music genres. This project not only respected the distinct traditions of various cultures and musical genres but also provided a platform for new expressions. This musical experiment in Paris showcased the beauty and richness of tones from different cultures and instruments. It demonstrated that by harnessing the characteristics of various cultures and instruments, it was possible to create new music that appreciates and enhances the uniqueness of each, thereby crossing boundaries and establishing a harmonious convergence of musical traditions.

Sound Installation at Lake Kamo, Japa

RAURA EMMA SUZUKI SADO Island ART festival :Sound installation at Lake KAMO 2021 - Description: Sadogashima Galaxy Art Festival Venue: Multiple locations on Sado Island, Niigata, JAPAN

This is a sound installation at Niigata, Japan's Kamo Lake. It is an acoustic installation that incorporates both space and sound. This sound installation focuses not only on visual elements but also on the interaction between space and sound, making it a form of sound installation art. It takes place at Kamo Lake on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. By placing sounds in specific locations, it aims to alter the environment and atmosphere of the place, creating a new space with the purpose of integrating nature and art.

Crystal Singing Bowl Collection

The album "Crystal Singing Bowl Collection" began in 2010 and was released in 2014 with the support of a crystal singing bowl manufacturing company. In addition to the conventional playing techniques of singing bowls, new methods were incorporated into the production of musical pieces featuring crystal singing bowls. This album was created based on a philosophy inspired not by typical musical scores but by the aesthetics and philosophies of Asia and Japan. The aesthetics and philosophies of Japan have had a significant influence on the music, particularly emphasizing the appreciation of beauty in spaces, pauses, and lingering sounds. The philosophy of music has been explored and shaped through this inspiration. Throughout its long history, the Crystal Singing Bowl, traditionally played for prayers to ancestors and inner peace, has been infused with these elements to create a unique musical tone.