Yuichi Hirako
I noticed that weeds have sprouted in the potted plants left alone in the garden, ivy has gained a foothold in the wall, and the lone tree has grown up to lean against the building. For me, this is a happy state of affairs.
Yuichi Hirako via Galleri Christoffer Egelund, 2010
Yuichi Hirako (1982, Japan) is interested in the human relationship with nature, specifically the relationship to the forest. In Japanese tradition, the forest is often seen as a sacred place. In Western folklore, however, the forest is often portrayed as a wild and barbaric place. In his work, Hirako strives to break down the boundaries between humans and nature. Hirako creates situations in which nature and culture collide, raising questions about the existing divide between the two.
