About the artwork
The old farm tools used by the local farmers for many years and left unattended in the shed show strong relations with their owners. The artist planted seeds of plants in these farm tools and sealed them with lead. The entire exhibition space was painted yellow and the hanging tools resemble the actual postures of local people when using them. Viewers can touch the tools on display as if they are in stop-motion. The artwork represents the concept of humans following the farm tools which used to follow humans.
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Information and Map
| Artwork no. | T428 |
|---|---|
| Production year | 2022 |
| Opening hours | 10:00~17:00 (~16:00 on Oct and Nov) |
| Admission | The Tanaka Fumio Library, Echigo-Tsumari Entrance Fee Adults: ¥600, Children 6-15 years old: ¥300 (Depending on the period, passports for viewing artworks and common tickets may be sold.) |
| Closed | Closed on Tue ＆ Wed except holidays/ Winter season |
| Area | Tokamachi |
| Village | Kamishinden |
| Open dates | 7/13-11/10, 2024 (Closed on Tue ＆ Wed except holidays) |
| Venue | 1-324, Gejo, Tokamachi-city |
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