What is your practice? I think that this world has too much stress. It needs more smiles, laughs and imagination. So I create some. What is your definition of what Play is? It’s play if you say its play”. How would you relate play and creativity? Why? I can’t explain well, but I guess play and creativity are connected by imagination. Do you consider yourself as a playful artist? What do you do in your practice that you feel is most relevant to play? No, I guess I’m not an artist. I’m just a man who likes something new. Could you specifically outline one piece of your most ‘playful’ work and explain whatyou expect from the audience/ viewers in terms of reactions and experiences? 1998 Chabudain (Japanese low table) This is a low table which can transform into robot. However it can’t be transformed by just one person., it needs two people. So this low table is a communication tool if you invite new friends to your room. I like the element of uselessness or inefficiency in it. |