TOKOLO Asao "kumapon(g)" 2011

The golden ratio (approximately 1.6180339887) is an irrational mathematical constant said to provide more stable and beautiful proportions in architecture and the visual arts. The "kumapon(g)" are bear figures drawn using circles which adhere to the golden ratio. You can add circles or color-coding also according to the golden ratio and change the bears' aspects. In this ICC presentation, you will be able to create your own kumapon(g) animations as well. Playing with kumapon(g) helps reveal the mysterious charm of the golden ratio. Exhibition support: FUYAMA Taruto+Trigger Device

TOKOLO Asao TOKOLO Asao was born in Tokyo, 1969. He graduated from the Interior Architectural design Major - Department of Design, Tokyo Zokei University. In 1992, TOKOLO went to London, U.K. to continue studies at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. With "connection" as his theme, he's been active in the areas intersections of art, architecture, and design. His 2D work focused on simple patterns created using ruler and compass. Recently he has expanded into 3D structures based on the similarly elemental principles. Exhibitions include the 2001 solo-show "Light Light" at the Yokohama Museum of Art, Kanagawa, 2003 "TIME! TIME! TIME!" at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), Tokyo, 2004 "Modern Style in East Asia" at the Beijing Tokyo Art Projects, Beijing, 2010 "MOT Annual 2010: Neo Ornamentalism from Japanese Contemporary Art", Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Tokyo, and 2010 "Open Space 2010" exhibition at ICC, Tokyo. He teaches part-time at Musashino Art University, and Tokyo Zokei University.
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