05/05/2026
Matter as Cosmos
alcarol
2026.4.17.FRI - 5.10.SUN
Venue : CIBONE(Omotesando)
alcarol operates in a region surrounded by Italy’s rich natural beauty.
On their days off, they venture into the mountains with their beloved dog, gathering materials they find and bringing them back to transform into their creations. Through this literally down-to-earth practice, their focus extends not only to the earth beneath their feet but also to the vastness of the cosmos.
Inspired by the stars that constantly shine above us, these four tables are named ＜Uranus＞, ＜Moon＞, ＜Venus＞, and ＜Mars＞. They possess mysterious colors and textures that evoke extraterrestrial materials.
In reality, however, they are created by saturating rare wood—grown under unique conditions in nature—with an iron-rich acidic oil and allowing it to oxidize.
Their appearance evokes the surfaces of unknown planets, beyond the reach even of a telescope. The grand romance inherent in them is deeply connected to the nature of this Earth, which we inhabit and cherish.
Furthermore, for this exhibition, YAR—led by YOSHIROTTEN, whose recent work centers on an interest in the unknown, including the cosmos—is responsible for the visuals, video, sound, and spatial design. This experience, which resonates with the artwork, transcends visual understanding and guides viewers into a deeper, more immersive experience.
──Four planets meet and slowly begin to overlap.
Through fragments of each planet, new landscapes emerge.
The surface of Mars viewed through the soft light of Venus; the outline of the Moon being eroded by Uranus.
Planets that were once far apart now trace the point where their paths intersect.
In the motion graphics, fragments of the planets drift through space in a myriad of movements—combined with low, sustained sounds and layers of noise, they awaken a curiosity about the unknown universe.
Art Direction: YOSHIROTTEN
Artwork, Design: Aoi Onishi (YAR) .tokyo
Producer: Yuuki Honda (YAR) .tokyo
Motion Graphics: Tatsunori Kasai (YAR) .tokyo
Music: LUCA
Photo: Hideki Makiguchi
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