I do things that interest me, things that are not necessarily appreciated or seen as the work of a sane person. I’ve been preparing my final work for more than three years and I will continue to work on it. It’s in the gallery, it’s outside, it’s a floating island, it’s a garden, it’s a home, it’s a nation, it’s a solution, it’s freedom.
Having grown up in the archipelago, nature is important to me. Because of decisions made by generations that came before me, the landscapes dear to me will be unrecognizable when I’m an old man.
If you understand that our present consumerist lifestyle is a sinking ship, take what you need and go far, far away. Find a deserted island, wander deep into the wilderness until there isn’t a soul for miles and miles. Make nature your home, learn to live in peace with it and hope for the best.
Masafumi Nagasaki has said: “Sometimes when I’m up on the mountains, I look down and see a simulacrum of myself. When the simulacrum appears small, it means I’m in tune with nature. If it seems too large, then it’s a sign that my presence is getting too big on this island”
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