Kawakubo and Matsunaga's 'Time Capsule' at Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix Explores Fukushima's Aftermath and Primal Forms
In London, Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix is showcasing 'Time Capsule', which includes the works of Japanese artists Yoi Kawakubo and Nao Matsunaga, available for viewing until 10 May. Kawakubo presents five enlarged pieces from a series inspired by his visit to Fukushima's exclusion zone in 2013, following the 2011 Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster. He buried 8 × 10 silver halide film sheets, allowing radiation and moisture to create abstract colors that reflect the gradual effects of the nuclear catastrophe. Conversely, Matsunaga's sculptures, such as 'Time Capsule 1' and 'Time Capsule 2' (both 2024) and 'Growth is subtraction' (2022), delve into abstraction and the essence of creation, contrasting with Kawakubo's process-oriented approach.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Time Capsule' features Yoi Kawakubo and Nao Matsunaga at Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix, London
- Show runs through 10 May
- Kawakubo visited Fukushima exclusion zone in 2013, two years after 2011 Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant meltdown
- He buried silver halide film sheets in the ground, with radiation and natural elements creating abstract images
- Five enlarged works from this series are displayed, including three from 2014 with colors like coral green and rusty mauve
- Nao Matsunaga's sculptures use ceramic, wood, and textile, created through unplanned, hands-on processes
- Matsunaga's works include 'Time Capsule 1' and '2' (2024) and 'Growth is subtraction' (2022)
- Exhibition explores themes of nuclear disaster aftermath and primal creation before language
Entities
Artists
- Yoi Kawakubo
- Nao Matsunaga
- Chim Pom
- Kota Takeuchi
- Robert Oppenheimer
Institutions
- Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix
- Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
- tepco
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Fukushima
- Japan