Biography
Born in Aichi in Japan in 1968. Graduated from Nagoya Institute of Technology.
After having devoted himself to dub, funk, free jazz, noise, and ethnic
music, he noticed the pleasurable sensations created by fluctuations in
the interspaces between sound and sound, which led him into his current
work making convulsive music and images. Began taking photos in 2003,
and began creating image products in 2010. His work includes live performances
using only sound, live performances with synchronized sound and images,
and image products.
His main interest is in distilling and expanding the principle of joy,
and combining them with other types of pleasure, to create new types of
enjoyment.
2017 - Lucca Film Festival / Special Mention
2016 - Split Film Festival / Honorable Mention
2013 - 25FPS Festival / Special Mention
2013 - 63rd Berlin International Film Festival / Berlinale Shorts Competition
2012 - Tokyo Experimental Festival / sound, art & performance
Thanks to
scientists and technical developers. Without their achievements I can't
make movies etc.
Thanks to the musicians, artists, photographers and filmmakers whose works
give me opportunities to think about what to make and bring much joy into
my life. Thanks to all members and audiences of festivals and venues for
screenings.
Finally special thanks to the Universe. though the Universe doesn't need
the words from anyone.
Favorite Music
gamelan in Jawa(esp. music for reog), traditional music in Egypt, traditional
music in India, traditional music in Tsugaru in Japan,
sinawi ensemble in South Korea, dub, minimal techno, funk, noise, tango,
jazz, etc
Favorite Musicians
p.u.s., rimpa siva, jan jelinek, porter ricks, mouse on mars, money mark,
steve reich, incapacitants, hugo diaz, augustus pablo & king tubby,
cecil taylor, thelonious monk, john coltrane(around a love supreme),
ornette coleman, john zorn, meters, JB, sly,
the pop group, the bomb squad, d'angelo, etc.