Weathervanes imprinted with black-tailed gulls, like seagulls in real life, change their direction in unison with the wind, creating an impressing scene captured from nature. One day, Takahito saw a flock of seagulls perching in the same direction. He realized that birds tend to turn themselves facing the wind to reduce resistance and connected this phenomenon to the shape of weathercocks.
“When you find out the reason, you will be amazed by the level of observation skills in ancient eras. The shape of tools reflects the fruit of human intelligence.” -- Takahito Kimura
Specializing in mixed media and performance art, Takahito has created a series of artworks that interacts with the surroundings based on the theme “Playing with the Earth”. His artworks often visualize intangible and intrinsic elements like wind and sunshine, making the invisible visible. Through the Seagulls, he would like to present the power of nature, which he believes to be a universal language, by giving shape to the wind.
The Seagulls installation has been displayed in various exhibitions, including Splish-Splash Fair of Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art and Aichi Triennale. Among which, the Setouchi International Art Triennale has put it in the spotlight. Lining along the seawalls at Megi Island Port, the installation named “Seagulls Parking Lot” has attracted visitors and art lovers to appreciate its creativity and uniqueness. Other famous artworks created by Takahito include Komorebi Project (Star-filled Forest), A Day to Become Cloud, and Gyro for Playing with Earth, all of which explore humans’ relationships with nature in captivating ways.
Get ready to snap Instagrammable photos at this newly launched check-in spot and impress your followers! Don’t forget to take a peaceful moment to feel the sea breeze while enjoying the stunning view of spinning seagull weathervanes by the Victoria Harbour.
In addition to Seagulls by the Harbour, Harbour City features an impressive collection of exquisite artworks presented by notable artists from around the world. Embark on a quest to discover the 18 pixelated street works made by the world-famous French artist Invader, including emojis, a mermaid, and a space invader. You will find them scattered throughout the mall, all the way from Canton Road to the Ocean Terminal Deck. For a spiritually uplifting experience, head to L4 at Ocean Centre to view Push Hand, a sculpture from the Taiji Series by the Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming. Just a few steps down from there, you will experience a totally different art style. Jogger. 6. Colored, a playful animated artwork created by the British artist Julian Opie, is displayed on the video wall at the Ocean Terminal Lobby. Start your artistic journey at Harbour City and discover the creativity that awaits you.
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