Untitled (T002)

by Hiroshi Fuji

Size: W 11 x D 14.6 x H 4.3 in (W 39.5 x D 37.5 x H 8.8 cm)
Year: 2008
Edition: Original
Mixed media
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This bird is made of toys which were brought from children who joined the workshop called "Kaekko (=exchanging)". Kaekko is an place for kids to exchange toys. Fuji started this event in 2000 and it has been held for more than 5000 times over the last 13 years. And there are about 50,000 toys collected through it.

In the late 1990s, Fuji started to accumulate waste materials since he could not afford the community fee to discard them. He sorted them by materials and started to use them in his art works as well. In 2000, he held a workshop for kids and kids asked him to open a toy shop with them. Then he got an idea to open a place for kids to exchange toys with points by bringing toys or doing some little job at the "Kaekko" shop. And it has been enjoyed by many kids ever since then.

He had a vision to change something not valued in the society, into something beautiful or powerful. These toys might have ended up their lives thrown in a garbage can. But he changed it into a bird with his imagination. He has created a work of airplane inspired by the Japanese warplane he saw in Papua New Guiana and gradually transferred the image into a bird.

Look at the birds flying in the magical island of toys at the exhibition below. It is impressing to know enormous number of toys could make this amazing scenery.

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	Interview with Yuichi Mori, gallerist of Mori Yu Gallery Dec. 05, 2012 [Interview] Mr. Mori is a tall, gentle-mannered gallerist with a discerning eye. He defines fine art as objects that appear between artists and physical objects or sceneries. The artists he represents are dynamic but some what humorous at the same time. We asked how him developed his perception towards art.

	New Arrival: Hiroshi Fuji, Collecting tons of toys showed the power of continuity Nov. 09, 2012 [Announcement] we brought 4 new works by Hiroshi Fujii to Azito collectors. Looking at each birds carefully, you will notice that they are made of toys such as swords, propeller, caps and airplanes. These toys were given by kids and we would like to share the story behind it.

Hiroshi Fuji “Where have all these toys come from?” at 3331 Arts Chiyoda Oct. 30, 2012 [Exhibition] Enormous number of toys were brought to created this view. They don't look like toys anymore but like color palette. It was his solo show focusing on his long time project "Kaekko (= exchanging)" and how these toys could get together. When you continue anything for a quite long period, it will become an enormous power. He has proven that fact.