ryo yamada: vertical landscape

an artistic display of white synthetic fiber netting created by japanese artist/architect ryo yamada is located in sapporo, japan.
sited inside the upper level exterior courtyard of a historical building, the installation responds to open air conditions. fifty eight square
pillars measuring 3.6 meters in height, covering an area of 600m2 are suspended from a horizontal plane of synthetic fabric.

the top of the delicate columns are open allowing light to filter through the translucent textile tube. a calm breeze sways
the airy pillars producing a tranquil connection between earth and sky. this environmental art intends to evoke a range of emotions
in visitors meandering within the space as it responds to varying weather conditions and sun angles.

fabric detail
image courtesy of y. maezawa




panels suspended over courtyard
image courtesy of neil hartmann

breeze at dusk
image courtesy of neil hartmann

at dusk
image courtesy of y. maezawa

calm at dusk
image courtesy of y. maezawa

at night
image courtesy of ryo yamada

at night
image courtesy of y. maezawa

fabric netting detail
image courtesy of ryo yamada



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