This work is an animation that visually depicts the process of pixels being broken down and reconstructed. The idea for the work began when the artist, a printmaker, wanted to create a landscape print and wondered if he could achieve color separation through coding. The pixels appear like cells, moving to form new shapes and colors, embodying the Japanese concepts of Kasane (layering) and Zurashi (shifting). They also symbolize the various transformations a person can undergo, expressing diversity and fluidity throughout the work, and reflecting the intersection of tradition and technology.
Yuko Suzuki (mole^3) is a Japanese printmaker and visual artist whose work explores the intersection of traditional printmaking and digital media. She creates using open data, images, sound, generative art, and woodblock printing. Viewing coding as a form of printmaking, she considers on-screen outputs to be the digital equivalent of physical prints. Through this perspective, her practice expands the conventional understanding of printmaking. Her work has been exhibited in Japan and internationally, including at the NTT InterCommunication Center [ICC] in Tokyo and in collaboration with the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM].
Civic Creative Base Tokyo is a collaborative platform in Tokyo that brings together artists, designers, and innovators to explore the intersection of art, technology, and social impact. Through workshops, exhibitions, and events, it fosters creativity, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. The space encourages individuals from various disciplines to connect, experiment, and contribute to meaningful social projects. Civic Creative Base Tokyo plays a key role in supporting innovation and shaping the future of creative industries in Japan and beyond, offering resources and opportunities for creators to bring their ideas to life.