Let’s create the colorful fishing net art piece “Soraami”!!
From June 7th to 9th, we held a three-day workshop on weaving fishing nets🌊
This is the art installation “Soraami,” made from fishing nets woven on the islands during the Spring Session of the Setouchi Triennale❗
Colorful works adorn Takamatsu Port, sending off travelers to the islands and serving as landmarks on the return journey—connecting people to people, and the sea to the islands’ memories. Colorful fishing nets are displayed at the port, the starting point for island tours, instantly heightening the welcoming atmosphere.✨
Volunteers are carefully preparing everything needed for knitting.
On the 9th, the final day of my coverage, television crews were also present, and we were able to showcase the project in its largely completed state. The collaboration between artist Yasuaki Igarashi, volunteers, and local fishermen was outstanding, and the work progressed smoothly.😊
Among them, the sight of the fisherman quietly and diligently knitting was particularly striking.
He must have deep affection for the fishing nets that have served as his long-time partners, and knowing they’ll be put to use in a different way must fill him with all sorts of emotions. During the interview, I felt the weight of the fisherman’s simple remark: “I think I’ve got it.”❗
On the other hand, volunteer supporters from the Koebi Corps, who help run the Setouchi Triennale, shared that “in a way, it’s simple, but precisely because it’s simple, we felt the difficulty in the little differences.” It was a truly intriguing comment, sparking curiosity about what thoughts the Koebi Corps members, supporting the Triennale in various locations, hold for the artworks. 😳
When the six enormous fishing nets, created through the combined efforts of many people in their respective areas, come together as one, it’s sure to be even more moving. ✨
The colorful “Soraami,” inspired by the Seto Inland Sea—be sure to see it at Takamatsu Port! 😆
