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Walk

2012

Mixed media

Variable size

Installation view at Hamawaki area, Beppu, 2012

Photography by Takashi Kubo

Courtesy Beppu Contemporary Art Festival "Mixed Bathing World" Committee

A project to share the historical context of town

“Mixed Bathing World 2012” is an International Contemporary Art Triennale that will take place in Beppu (south of Japan), a famous natural place known for its hot spring. The artists have visited this town, enjoyed the view, and created many works. Satoshi Hirose created two projects in this Triennale: a project to regenerate an old vacant house, and a project to share the historical context of town.

In the work of the second project " Walk", Hirose organized a walking project. It is a small trip to search for three sites in the old Hamawaki area. This area was a red-light district until 50 years ago. Hirose chose three different locations to recover the memory of this area. The project is a plan to share memories of the Hamawaki area with visitors.

Site 01: Ex a courtyard of brothel
A ruined brothel. This site has been closed very long time.

Site 02: A little site of Higashihasuda Onsen (a local public bath at a hot spring)
This public bath at a hot spring is a concealed site for local people.

Site 03: Whole view of Hamawaki area
Whole aspect of the area. It is possible to recognize the transformation of the city.


Mixed Bathing World 2012 official web site: http://mixedbathingworld.com/en/