Digital art created with "En" (circle), "Zen words" and "new technology" ＝"DigitAI art EN"
In 2025, the digital art project "WOM-EN-" will launch.
Beautiful "En" (circles), beautiful "Zen words" and beautiful "women" will create beautiful art.
Digital art created with "En" (circle), "Zen words" and "new technology" ＝"DigitAI art EN"
In 2025, the digital art project "WOM-EN-" will launch.
Beautiful "En" (circles), beautiful "Zen words" and beautiful "women" will create beautiful art.
"EN" represents the Japanese word for "circle". This is called the "Pattern of EN" because Zen words are arranged in a circular shape. It is inspired by the "circular sand ripples" often seen in the dry landscapes (karesansui) of Japanese gardens. In the world of Zen, the circle (ensō) is an important motif symbolizing enlightenment and perfection. It represents the eternal cycles of nature, the harmony of the cosmos, and the interconnectedness of humans and nature. The circle conveys harmony and infinity, evoking a profound sense of tranquility.
"EN" represents the Japanese word for "circle". This is called the "Pattern of EN" because Zen words are arranged in a circular shape. It is inspired by the "circular sand ripples" often seen in the dry landscapes (karesansui) of Japanese gardens. In the world of Zen, the circle (ensō) is an important motif symbolizing enlightenment and perfection. It represents the eternal cycles of nature, the harmony of the cosmos, and the interconnectedness of humans and nature. The circle conveys harmony and infinity, evoking a profound sense of tranquility.
"SEN" represents the Japanese word for "line". This is called the "Pattern of SEN" because it is created solely using the lines of Zen phrases. It evokes the freedom found in nature, like ripples ("hamon") drawn by the wind on the surface of water. The flowing movements and intersections of the lines express the Zen worldview, where order and chaos are in harmony. These elements bring a sense of dynamism to the whole.
"SEN" represents the Japanese word for "line". This is called the "Pattern of SEN" because it is created solely using the lines of Zen phrases. It evokes the freedom found in nature, like ripples ("hamon") drawn by the wind on the surface of water. The flowing movements and intersections of the lines express the Zen worldview, where order and chaos are in harmony. These elements bring a sense of dynamism to the whole.
"REN" in Japanese means "to be connected." It refers to the "pattern of REN" where the shapes of Zen characters are connected. The continuity of the shapes evokes the traditional Japanese pattern "Seigaiha," which resembles waves. "Seigaiha" (pronounced "seigaiha") represents the image of gentle waves extending endlessly, symbolizing the flow of peaceful, continuous movement. It is a pattern considered to carry a positive meaning, symbolizing "forever" and "the continuation of a peaceful life." Additionally, the pattern is said to symbolize the washing away and purification of misfortune, often carrying a meaning of warding off evil.It conveys a sense of rhythm and flow within the connection.
"REN" in Japanese means "to be connected." It refers to the "pattern of REN" where the shapes of Zen characters are connected. The continuity of the shapes evokes the traditional Japanese pattern "Seigaiha," which resembles waves. "Seigaiha" (pronounced "seigaiha") represents the image of gentle waves extending endlessly, symbolizing the flow of peaceful, continuous movement. It is a pattern considered to carry a positive meaning, symbolizing "forever" and "the continuation of a peaceful life." Additionally, the pattern is said to symbolize the washing away and purification of misfortune, often carrying a meaning of warding off evil.It conveys a sense of rhythm and flow within the connection.
Creators from various genres working in Hiroshima, Japan, came together to form the fundoshi creative group "Tomorrow Squad." We worked as fundoshi performers, using dance and group gymnastics as our weapons.
We released "FUJI" as "the most beautiful triangle in the world."
After searching for a new place to work, we resumed our activities as the art and creative group "F.C.T.R."
We released "EN" as "The most beautiful circle in the world."
2024 Selected for the "TRADITION for TOMORROW 2024-2025" competition, organized by the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design, which aims to connect Japan's traditional culture and industries to the future. F.C.T.R's "KAZARU Technology" was chosen as an award-winning work.
2025 Exhibited at the "KYOTO CRAFTS and DESIGN COMPETITION" hosted by the same museum.
Position in Tomorrow Squad: Leader
Position in Tomorrow Squad: Leader
Position in Tomorrow Squad: Captain
Position in Tomorrow Squad: Captain
"EN" embodies the simple and quiet beauty, peaceful and pure beauty, deep and calm beauty, and refined beauty that are important to the Japanese.
Through "EN", we hope to spread the aesthetic sense and culture that is so important to the Japanese people to the world.
"EN" embodies the simple and quiet beauty, peaceful and pure beauty, deep and calm beauty, and refined beauty that are important to the Japanese.
Through "EN", we hope to spread the aesthetic sense and culture that is so important to the Japanese people to the world.
Japan's traditional culture includes a wide variety of performing arts, crafts, events, food, clothing and shelter, and reflects the aesthetic sensibilities, culture and values that Japanese people hold dear. Among these, "KAKEJIKU" is deeply connected to Japan's history and aesthetic sense, and is one of the traditions and cultures that Japan can be proud of. "KAKEJIKU" is made by integrating calligraphy and paintings (paper with letters and pictures) called honshi with a backing of woven fabric and making it into a scroll to be hung in a tokonoma alcove or other space. It has been loved throughout the ages as a uniquely Japanese traditional art appreciation style. The "KAKEJIKU" we created, called "KAKEL", is a work that expresses a new worldview by combining contemporary art and traditional Japanese art.
Japan's traditional culture includes a wide variety of performing arts, crafts, events, food, clothing and shelter, and reflects the aesthetic sensibilities, culture and values that Japanese people hold dear. Among these, "KAKEJIKU" is deeply connected to Japan's history and aesthetic sense, and is one of the traditions and cultures that Japan can be proud of. "KAKEJIKU" is made by integrating calligraphy and paintings (paper with letters and pictures) called honshi with a backing of woven fabric and making it into a scroll to be hung in a tokonoma alcove or other space. It has been loved throughout the ages as a uniquely Japanese traditional art appreciation style. The "KAKEJIKU" we created, called "KAKEL", is a work that expresses a new worldview by combining contemporary art and traditional Japanese art.
In Japan, there is a word and concept called "wabi-sabi" that expresses the unique Japanese aesthetic and values. "Wabi" refers to the aesthetic sense that finds deep spiritual richness and beauty even in simple and austere things, while "sabi" expresses the beauty that emerges over time and respect for old things. Things in this world change over time, but this is not seen negatively as deterioration; rather, the diverse beauty that changes create is called "sabi" and affirmed. In the final process of our "KAZAL" frames, the seamless, simple-looking surface is polished with a unique polishing process called "no name yet." As a result, fingerprints and hand oils that inevitably get on the frame during use give it a different texture for each owner. We believe that you can experience the essence of the traditional Japanese aesthetic sense of "wabi-sabi" through the unique beauty that emerges when you touch it and the flavor that increases with use.
