Enoura Observatory | The Joke and Dream of Hiroshi Sugimoto(2)
Hiroshi Sugimoto's most well-known series is probably "Seascapes." ππ The architecture, nestled against the mountainside, extends towards the sea like two long lenses. Visitors pass through tunnel-like lens components, forcing their vision to achieve an extremely long exposure time. In this way, the Enoura Observatory itself seems to be the embodiment of the "Seascapes" series. ππ It is the "object" that, over infinite time, gradually reveals an existence beyond itself. ππ This is also the reason why Hiroshi Sugimoto is so fascinated by "stone." ππ The observatory houses a vast collection of foundation stones from all over Japan, such as those from famous temples or grand halls. Although the structures that once stood upon them no longer exist, these stones seem to "project" the fantasies of human civilization that once were. ππ These remnants from Japan and even around the world now gather on the sea cliffs between Odawara and Atami, accompanied only by vast bamboo groves, orange, and lemon trees, until the end of time. πΏ The "sea" is right before your eyes, yet standing high in the mountains, it is a silent "sea," with only pure images, like distant memories. ππ ππ #Odawara #EnouraObservatory π
