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Artist: Anna Higgins

Anna Higgins (Australia) emerges from her experience with the 3331 Open Residence Program to present new photographic and sculptural works that collide and layer her own perspective of contemporary Japan with cinematic representations of Tokyo in previous eras.

The works have absorbed a broad range of influences into its process that range from the subjective vision of Akira Kurowsawa or the stillness and contemplation of Yasujirô Ozu. Visual influence is also drawn from science fiction perspectives applied to Tokyo in films such as Chris Marker's Sans Soleil (1983) or the methodology of Tokusatsu film. Higgins also extrapolates on collage methods in Japanese design and the graphic quality of woodblock printing.

As we explore Higgins' restructured alternative of Japan's aesthetic past, we are asked to reflect on how the weight of history in Japan sits within its technological present.

[OPEN STUDIO]
October 18 (Sat) 2-7PM
Residence Studio, room 203
Drop by the studio to see Anna's works in progress as she cuts, builds, and projects her photographic sculptures. Enjoy a free chat as well! All are welcome, free entry. Translation also available.


Artist Profile: http://residence.3331.jp/en/artists/002589.html