In September 2019, the surrounding environment, including “The Phone of the Wind” won the 4th International Public Art Award. (Public art refers to works of art in public spaces. The world is divided into 7 blocks, and the winning works are decided in each block. Last year’s award venue was Beijing University.)
Bell Gardia KUJIRAYAMA, which has a “The Phone of the Wind”, can be used by anyone at any time, but even though it is a public space, there are some restrictions inherent in it, unlike a fully open place such as a train station or an airport. I think it is.
It is intended for people who have some sense of loss in the “The Phone of the Wind” itself, and hope to convey their thoughts to those who could not meet soon after telling their thoughts, reduce the burden on their hearts, and change their consciousness to live again. I think it’s a place for people to visit. And I think that it is a place where those people regain their original vitality by experiencing the power of “place” called “The Phone of the Wind” and encourage them to act independently. increase. Therefore, the use of tourists and others is generally an element of “play”, even if it provides an opportunity to empathize with those who have a sense of loss and to think about “life and death”. Is a strong person who does not want to be there.
The feelings of people with grief are that they don’t want others to see their sadness, they don’t want to be pityed, and they don’t want to be sympathized. Ignoring that, “anytime, anyone” will tend to avoid those who are originally needed. “The Phone of the Wind” is operated by restricting tourist information so that it does not happen, and paying close attention to the location, arrangement, environment, etc. of the telephone booth.
I think that the public nature of “The Phone of the Wind” is to close your eyes, close your ears, use your imagination, and let each person think and make decisions.