Experience the Charm of Miyako City, Iwate, Through Media Art – Teru Kawakita's Exhibition at Miyako Public Hall from Feb 8

Teru Kawakita's Media Art Exhibition in MIYAKO, inspired by the nature and culture of Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, will be held at Miyako Public Hall on February 8, 9, and 11, 2025. The exhibition will feature more than 20 works, including his new works, by media artist Teru Kawakita, who stayed in Miyako City as an artist-in-residence (Sanriku AIR/AIR).

Detail URL: https://iwate-arts-miyako.jp/event_mb/20250209_airkawakita/

Poster front side

Back side of the poster

■About the Exhibition

Teru Kawakita is known as a media artist who creates works on the theme of human psychology, Kansei, nature, and region. This exhibition, suitable for both children and adults, allows visitors to experience the charm of Miyako through the five senses with beautiful images and interactive works that utilize the latest technology. Please enjoy the clear blue waters of Jodogahama Beach, its abundant seafood, and the warmth of its culture and community through media art.

Introduction to the exhibited works

■Outline of the exhibition

Venue ： Miyako Public Hall Exhibition Room

Location ： 2-22 Sokeioki, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture

Dates ： February 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), 11 (Tue), 2025

　　　　　　 10:00-17:00 *Last day closes at 16:00

Admission: 500 yen

Sponsor : NPO Iwate Arts Support Center

Co-organized by: Miyako City, Miyako City Board of Education

Grant : 文化庁文化芸術振興費補助金 (劇場・音楽堂等機能強化推進事業 (地域の中核劇場・音楽堂等活性化事業))｜独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会

Miyako Public Hall｜One Coin Series

How to apply: For ticket application, please visit the following URL.

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Detail URL ： https://iwate-arts-miyako.jp/event_mb/20250209_airkawakita/

■Related events (free of charge, reservation required)

February 8 (Sat) 14:00 - 14:30

Artist Talk (1) "Experiencing the Charm of Miyako Through Digital Media: Local Media Art to Nurture Children's Kansei"

The artist will introduce the works in this exhibition and talk about his AIR (Artist-in-Residence) activities in Miyako City. Media art, with its diverse expressions of light, sound, and images, stimulates children's Kansei and brings new surprises and discoveries!

February 9 (Sun) (1) 11:00 - 12:00 (2) 15:00 - 16:00

Workshop: "Let's Handcraft Cyanotype with Natural Materials from Miyako!" (For Elementary School Students)

Join us in creating cyanotype prints—beautiful blueprints developed under ultraviolet light—using plants, shells, and other natural materials from Miyako City!

February 11 (Tue, Holiday) 14:00 - 14:30

Artist Talk (2) "How to Use AI? Education in the Digital Era Starting at Home"

How can AI be utilized in the home to enhance children's education? This session will introduce new educational methods essential for the digital era.

Please make your reservation when applying for a ticket.

■About Teru Kawakita

Teru Kawakita (born in 1998) is a media artist.

He creates works on the theme of Kansei and community, utilizing 3DCG, AI, and other technologies. He earned a Master's degree in Knowledge Science from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Division of Advanced Science and Technology, Creative Society Design. At the age of 25, he became an assistant professor at Matsuyama Shinonome Junior College and is also active as a researcher. His research focuses on Kansei Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Information Design. As a Certified Psychologist (Japan), he applies psychological principles to media art, creating works that explore the relationship between technology, nature, and human emotion. He has received numerous awards related to both art and research. He has also conducted special media art classes at elementary and junior high schools in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture.

Teru Kawakita website: https://terukawakita.com/