toshihiko shibuya showcases snow’s vivid reflective qualities

with his ninth edition of ‘snow pallet’ — a series of environmental, winter works — japanese artist toshihiko shibuya continues his exploration of snow, its vivid reflective surface and how an installation work can change the landscape. showcased in rokkatei-sapporo main store’s front yard, ‘snow pallet 9’ is a colorful land art piece that changes depending on the amount of snow and sunlight cast on its components, offering a perpetual conversation between nature and its interventions.

located in sapporo, japan, the installation runs until march 2017

set within a garden in sapporo, japan, ‘snow pallet 9’ by toshihiko shibuya is composed of iron objects of different shapes that occupy the snowy scenery. their underside has been painted with fluorescent, vibrant hues that are later cast onto the surface of the snow generating polychromatic stains. the work, which will sit there until march 2017, will be transformed by nature, time and light, showcasing a candy-like result. the artist comments that he has, and will continue to create artworks that aim to resonate with the place they are based at.

‘snow pallet 9’ is a colorful land art piece that changes depending on the amount of snow and sunlight cast

bird’s eye view of the front yard occupied by iron objects

the objects’ underside has been painted with fluorescent, vibrant hues that cast onto the surface of the snow

polychromatic stains appear on the white carpet

unique shapes result from the snow storms

wind also takes part on the pieces, molding the snow 

even icicles form

a candy-like sensation is derived from the overall installation

project info:

name: snow pallet 9
date: december 2016 through march 2017
location: rokkatei sapporo main store
6-3-3, kita 4-jo nishi, chuo-ku, sapporo, hokkaido

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