YUDAI NAKAYA
H.Garden

“Ten’en” is a work that documents the central figure of a family.

The word “en” (園) carries meanings such as “a place where people gather and enjoy themselves” or “a garden of pleasure.”

Materials sourced from Japanese home improvement stores were assembled using only adhesive. Each title was turned into an anagram and also recorded on Google Maps.
However, in domestic open-call exhibitions, there tends to be a preference for craft-based works, and assemblage pieces are often considered lacking in artistic value, and thus frequently excluded from recognition.
This seemed to reflect the appearance-focused values (lookism) that still dominate contemporary society.

Ultimately, this work is an attempt to preserve the ephemerality of events in memory.

Author
Lives and Works in Tokyo, Japan
A contemporary artist based in Tokyo. Rooted in conceptual art, they create works using various techniques and also engage in photography. They believe that taking risks is sometimes essential, stating that “art is a way of expressing life, and it has no end.” In May 2024, they will unveil new works for the first time in 15 years.
https://yudainakaya.com/curriculum-vitae/

Website
https://yudainakaya.com/

Instagram
@yudainakaya

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