LINK(Japanese version) https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/304814

Concept

Send your avatar to the Hotel CLASKA in Meguro, Tokyo, a hotel that has been in operation for 17 years and will be closed this December , you will be able to experience a "virtual-accommodation" by participating in the creation of an artwork by the artist, Hisano Motohiro, who will be staying there. The progress of the project will be posted on the SNS and you will also receive a portfolio of work as a result of the project.

Introduction and greetings

Hello, my name is Fukao and I'm the organizer of the art event at the hotel. I've decided to introduce the new way of stay in hotel even if we can't travel as much as we'd like in these times! For those who want to experience a new kind of art using SNS, we have created an experimental We would like to do as a project.

What we want to achieve in this project

The artist's art activities and guest’s avatar as a medium for a virtual stay experience. We hope to discover new possibilities for lodging and art.

At the same time, through this project, we hope to revitalize the demand for hotels and expand the opportunities for artists. We would like to do this.

Why did I decide to do the project

I want to break the situation that it's not easy to go to hotels and resorts like we used to. And at the same time, the expansion of remote activity is happening right now, and the content industry is experiencing new demands.The idea for this project came about because of these current situations.

Past Activities

I am an architectural designer experienced hotels all over Japan and the world and hope to spread the attraction of hotels. However, I felt I would focus my activities in the direction of seeking a fun way to use them,more than just designing buildings.

Previous Results (Stay Art Series 1: Setouchi Retreat Aonagi)

https://twitter.com/tomi_taishi/status/1274915678881853441?s=21

Artist Profile

Tokyo-based photographer, Hiro Hisanomoto, will be the host artist for this project.

His specialty is creating pop and stylish works that are at first glance a little surrealistic, but with his own wit, that represent the atmosphere of the times.

https://twitter.com/hisanomotohiro/status/1293461057147527169?s=21

How the funds are used

Hotel accommodations, fees to the artist, publication and mailing , and administrative personnel costs.

About returns

1. Arrange avatars (leftovers) and participants' silhouettes in the guest room and take a photo of the artworks (the artworks will be provided digitally via email for the participants only).

2. Collection of works (a collection of the above mentioned photographic results collected in analog form)

3. Supporters' names (anonymous or pseudonymous) to the above collection

These are the three types of plans we have in mind.

We have already received confirmation from the hotel about this crowdfunding program.

Schedule

〜Guests (participants) will be asked to send a description and photo image of their avatar (leftovers) by email. If possible, please provide a photo of yourself and scale of your height, etc. to help us create your silhouette.

9/1-9/10 Avatar (leftovers) Collection *The cost of shipping will be paid by the participant to CLASKA.

9/11-12 September: Artist lodging, photographing of avatars (leftovers), photographing and distributing on social networking sites, etc.

9/12- Avatar (leftovers) returned

9/13- Making a book of works

November - Collection delivery

Avatars (leftovers) to be sent to us should be about 4-10 items, and sets of playing cards, building blocks, socks, etc. are acceptable. It should be within the range of about 100cm in total. If you have any other questions, please consult with us via email or other means in advance. We do not accept items that cannot be stored, such as food, or items that are not solid.

Finally

This is an unprecedented experiment, but I myself believe that it will be a very meaningful project in terms of society and art. We would be very grateful for your participation and support if you would like to share in this new experience of staying and creating art.

Thank you.

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