The showing of the documentary movie, “Iwaki Note (FUKUSHIMA VOICE)” ended on July 18. It was carried out from July 12 through July 18 and there were a total of 384 people who came to see it. We received a lot of comments in the post-viewing questionnaire, which almost everyone had returned, and the co-directors and the entire staff reconfirmed the significance of their efforts. The English subtitles were also very well received and preparations for presentation to overseas film festivals and to the global stage are underway. “Iwaki Note (FUKUSHIMA VOICE)” will not stop with the theater showings, but plans for multiple projects to continue delivering in other ways and forms are in the works. We will update details on our Facebook wall, Twitter and website. The movie is connecting many people together. Thank you very much to all the people who came to see the movie and gave support to the movie. (Iida)
The movie, “Iwaki Note (FUKUSHIMA VOICE)” showing @MOVIX Tsukuba
The movie, “Iwaki Note (FUKUSHIMA VOICE)” will be showing at MOVIX Tsukuba in Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-ken, from July 12 (Saturday) to July 18 (Friday). Since the showing this time will have English subtitles, students from abroad and people from overseas, who do not understand the language, will be able to follow, as well. Please take this opportunity to come and see the movie, “Iwaki Note (FUKUSHIMA VOICE)”.
Venue: MOVIX Tsukuba (Tsukuba Science City)
Date: July 12 (Saturday) to July 18 (Friday)
Time: 14:30~ / 19:00~ (2 shows a day)
Price: Adult, 1000 yen. Student and younger, 800 yen.
Advanced Tickets: 900 yen. *Advanced tickets sold at the theater box-office window.
Official website of “Iwaki Note (FUKUSHIMA VOICE)” http://www.geijutsu.tsukuba.ac.jp/~cr/iwakinote/
2nd CR Special Seminar
On July 1, Tuesday, the 2nd CR Special Seminar will be held with Yuji Kishimoto, Professor Emeritus at Clemson University as the speaker. After graduating from Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dept. of Architecture, Professor Kishimoto held various positions and in 1980 became the professor of architecture at Clemson University, a public research university in the United States. He has been involved in many activities that bridge the educational and industrial institutions of both Japan and the US. Please come, as anyone is welcome to attend.
[Special Lecture]
“9.11/3.11, Collaboration, Creativity & Commonsense: A Major Happening Is Occurring Now!”
Venue: Tsukuba University, Rm. 6A208
Date & Time: July 1, Tuesday, from 18:00~
Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 9th Session
For the Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 9th Session, the artist, Hiroshi Fuji, was invited to give a talk titled, “Super-Expression & Super-System: Feeling the gaps as they come”. In his talk about creating values in relation to place, circumstances and people, he made us realize the importance of the editing process before framing something in its style or form. When attempting to express something, I was made aware of the necessity to carefully observe the relationships and time axis in our everyday lives. (Akagi)
Okuma-machi Team, Aizu Research
On June 13, we visited the North Emergency Temporary Housing of Johoku Elementary School for the second time this year. The objective was to do a presentation of a plan to hold a “Summer Festival” for the people living in the temporary housing, and to exchange ideas and opinions with them. This time, we wanted the people of the temporary housing to not just come as visitors, but to take part in and enjoy the planning and organizing stages of the summer festival as well. We asked for their cooperation in organizing the stalls, decorations and creating publications. Because of the open and friendly attitude of the people in the temporary housing, the discussion was carried out in a pleasant atmosphere filled with laughter. However, at the same time, many things were pointed out and much advice given to us, and in a positive sense, we felt the gaps between the thinking and sensibilities of the Johoku district people and us. We became aware of the fact that the key to the success of the “Summer Festival” lies in narrowing the gaps. They also offered some interesting ideas that we would never have thought of, making the meeting extremely significant and worthwhile. On a personal note, I was very touched by what the children, who drop by on their way back from school, said; “Looking forward to the festival! I’m coming in my yukata! (Japanese summer kimono)”. My wish to produce the best summer festival where everyone can have fun has become even stronger.
We would like to put the feedback from this meeting into good use and, through the exchanges with the people of the Johoku district, continue with our efforts, while not forgetting that one of the major themes of the summer festival is “To Create and Enjoy the Festival Together”. (Akio Suzuki, College of Social Sciences)
[Preview] Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 9th Session
For the Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 9th Session, the artist, Hiroshi Fuji, will be invited to give a talk titled, “Super-Expression & Super-System: Feeling the gaps as they come”. Please come, as anyone is welcome to attend. In line with the lecture, 3 video images will be shown at the 6A Entrance Gallery.
[Lecture]
Venue: Tsukuba University, Bldg.6A Rm.208
Date & Time: Jun. 20, Friday, 12:15 – 13:30
[Exhibition]
Venue: Tsukuba University, Bldg.6A, Entrance Gallery
Date & Time: Jun. 16 (Monday) to Jun. 20 (Friday), 9:00 – 17:00
Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 8th Session
For the Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 8th Session, the author, Maha Harada, was invited to give a talk titled, “Overcoming Hardship: The Mission of Art and Literature in Extreme Conditions”.
Harada focused her talk around 3 of her own books and 3 images that correspond to those works. She mentioned that since the Great East Japan Earthquake, she wondered what she could do as a novelist and took upon the challenge to write, and also firmly stated that whatever hardships she might face in the future, she has vowed to continue writing. She taught us that art and novels have the ability to overcome the challenges in the world. (Akagi)
[Preview] Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 8th Session
For the Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 8th Session, the author, Maha Harada, will be invited to give a talk titled, “Overcoming Hardship: The Mission of Art and Literature in Extreme Conditions”. Please come, as anyone is welcome to attend.
[Lecture]
Venue: Tsukuba University, Bldg.6A Rm.208
Date & Time: Jun. 13, Friday, 12:15 – 13:30
Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 7th Session
For the Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 7th Session, the art director, Yutaro Midorikawa, was invited to give a talk titled, “Invisible Art”.
Midorikawa’s works involve realizing something that is tangible and yet invisible. In our daily lives, there are many things that we know but don’t know, that we are aware of but aren’t aware of, and made us realize that it is in the invisible that our creativity is inspired. Particularly interesting was when he stated that what is significant is acquiring the eye to perceive that “This might be a piece of art work”. (Akagi)
[Preview] Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 7th Session
For the Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 7th Session, the art director, Yutaro Midorikawa, will be invited to give a talk titled, “Invisible Art”. Please come, as anyone is welcome to attend. In line with the lecture, works by artists affiliated to a group run by Midorikawa will be on display at the 6A Entrance Gallery.
[Lecture]
Venue: Tsukuba University, Bldg.6A Rm.208
Date & Time: Jun. 6, Friday, 12:15 – 13:30
[Exhibition]
Venue: Tsukuba University, Bldg.6A, Entrance Gallery
Date & Time: Jun. 2 (Monday) to Jun. 6 (Friday), 9:00 – 18:00
