Expressing the memory of the Ryukyu Kingdom in a new Media Art exhibit opened at Naha Airport on February 13
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NAHA, Japan, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ On February 13, 2021, The Agency for Cultural Affairs opened a new art exhibit at Naha Airport as part of their CULTURE GATE to JAPAN initiative. Visual artist/programmer HIGA Satoru and animator/illustrator nuQ created works based on the motif of the Ryukyu Kingdom. These works are exhibited at the airport as well as on the web, with the aim of promoting the appeals of Japanese culture and sharing it with the world.
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HIGA Satoru
Born in Okinawa Prefecture in 1983, HIGA Satoru is a visual artist and programmer who uses computers as a tool to create new forms of expression. Leveraging sophisticated programming techniques such as real-time 3D graphics and computer vision as well as his experience with a diverse array of projects, HIGA has been involved in a wide range of creative activities that include installations, stage direction, VJing, live performances, and virtual reality products. After founding Backspace Productions Inc. in 2019, he recently directed the 3D video concert footage for musician Millennium Parade, as well as the footage for PUNPEE s latest concert, Sofa Kingdomcome .