The Desk Is Now A Table At Noon (smile on the table)
This table is made by joining old school desks. In the same manner, as the makeshift table assembled with desks during lunch break at school. The desktops are filled with engraved portraits of people with smiling faces from areas in and around and people who live, work, and study in the Yokohama (King Axis) area. By rubbing the surface with a pencil, you can take a copy of a smile with you. In the wake of the pandemic, we wish everyone the enjoyment of chatting outdoors with big smiley faces.
Michiyoshi ISOZAKI
Lives in Niseko, Hokkaido. Isozaki believes that “the food crisis will surely come” and is exploring new art and life forms beyond the current disparities, conflicts, and climate change. Major activities include participation in the MoMA PS1 International Studio Program (2001), the homemade natural yeast bread project using native fruits (2020~), “Parachute and Makio” (2002~), a letter exchange project between strangers, “Zokinzo Project” (2004~), “Dome/DOME Project” (2005~), “Laughing Desk” (2012~), and others.