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Kouji Ohno'thanks to earth I can make my art.'
As a sculptor Ohno always uses industrial garbage. He thinks recycling is very important because our environment is endangered. He feels it could make a difference if all artists recycled. He believes that if you recycle, you make a complete change in the material, in comparison to re-using. He likes to use natural materials like iron and wood: products that return to nature.
For the 'Recycle Art' project he has made a place for people to meditate about our changing world in order to change their viewpoint. 'Thanks to garbage I can make my art; it is a gift from earth', he says. He wants to start a peaceful dialogue and has made his 'tearoom' for everyone, including animals and insects.
A further note about the artwork 'The Metaphor of the Tearoom':
The Japanese tearoom was completed by Sea No Rikyu in the 16th century. The concept was of a peaceful space in which samurais solved wars through discussion. Ohno constructed a new tearoom by recycling local materials from Delft. People are able to look up into the sky and meditate in peace. By drinking tea the spirits can relax.
website: http://www1.odn.ne.jp/ohnokoujiworks/
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