Nine Incentives
The sculpture commemorating the 150th anniversary of Date City in Hokkaido.
In order to live a creative life, having an “Incentive” is essential.
The nine golden bananas shimmer and gradually ripen over time.
This artwork is a meticulously crafted bronze sculpture of a black-dyed banana, finished with a layer of gold leaf. Over time, as the years pass, the gold leaf gradually peels off, revealing sugar spots and the emergence of patina, symbolizing the sculpture’s process of weathering and decay, akin to the ripening of a banana.
The intention behind this artwork is to invite people to enjoy the ever-changing nature of this piece, mirroring the maturation of the town itself.
北海道伊達市150年記念彫刻
クリエイティブに生きるためには”Incentive”が必要です。
光り輝く黄金の9本のバナナは、年月を経て完熟へと向かいます。
本作品は黒染めしたブロンズ製のバナナ彫刻に金箔を貼り付け、年月が経つにつれ金箔が剥がれ、シュガースポットが出現し、緑青が発生し、朽ちていくという彫刻の風化のプロセスをバナナの成熟に見立てた作品日です。
年々変化するこの作品をまちの成熟とともに楽しんでもらいたいという思いがこめられています。
| DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Title | Nine Incentives |
| Artist | WA!moto. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Material | Gold, Bronze, Stainless Steel |
| Size | W230 × H3200 × D230 mm |
