Miyako island community, japan
A key component of Faou’s process is the careful identification of a host site for each public artwork. The attributes of the host community are an important consideration in the development of the project. The Miyako Island community has been involved with Primal Rhythm since the beginning of the project in the evaluation and approval process, installation, blessing, and activation of Sun Pillar at Seven Light Bay. Faou continues to work closely with Gaia Art Association to sponsor programs that encourage new ways for locals to engage with their community.
Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar Evaluation Committee
Yuko Hasegawa, Chief Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
Adaniya Masahide, Director, Continued Learning Department, Education Committee of Miyako Island
Eizo Nakaza, Professor, Marine Engineering and Environmental Construction Engineering,
University of the Ryukyus
Fumio Nanjo, Director, Mori Art Museum
Yumi Nawa, President, Nawa Yumi Design Office
Naoki Onaga, Associate Director, Okinawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Takahide Oroku, Director, Miyakojima Fishery Union
Toshihiko Shimoji, Mayor, Miyako Island
Masami Shiraishi, Director, SCAI The Bathhouse
Kazunori Tachihara, Marine Science Department, University of the Ryukyus
Masayuki Uehara, President, Karimata Community Association