Optical fiber dress 2016
OpticalFiberDress Nagasawa is wearing her optical fiber dress in front of her woven optical fiber rocking chair “Bodyways.” This spontaneous short video was taken at the University of Florida gallery by… continue reading
Category Archives: Video
Bio Lux, First Prototype 2015
Nagasawa’s idea to create an interactive sartorial art was manifested in “Synesthesia Playground” project, which was directed by “Young Steinway Artist” Jocelyn Ho in May 2016. This video was taken… continue reading
Utsusemi 2015
Resin, bronze, rock salt, wood, video projection, webcam, sound The title Utsusemi derives from two Japanese characters representing emptiness and cicada. Combined together the characters mean the shell of a cicada. Metaphorically… continue reading
Sun Catcher 2014
Village of Sustainable Living, Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon Commissioned by Oregon Institute of Technology Sizes of pods variable Stainless steel, galvanized steel, cast polyurethane, photovoltaic cells, LED, tilt… continue reading
TED Talk 2013
Transcendence of Justice 2013
City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New YOrk Commissioned by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, City University of New York… continue reading
2013 Voyage through the Void (Umi no Utsuwa) Setouchi Triennial Shodoshima
You will encounter a boat enveloped by light as you enter a dark storage space. Visitors can lie inside the boat and contemplate the cycle of life. The inspiration of… continue reading
Flotilla 2010
Commissioned by the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida Four Boats: 20”(h) x120”(l) x 22”(w) / Stainless steel, Glass, LED, DMX controller Architect: Rick Rowe The four boat sculptures are hung… continue reading
Landings 2009
Commissioned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, California 15’ dia. Stainless steel nest, 2’ Cast acrylic egg with interactive LED Lighting, Glass mural 15’(h) x 46’(w) Architect: Aziz Kohan… continue reading
Bodywaves 2007
M A K I N G A H O M E: J A P A N E S E C O N T E M P O R A R Y … continue reading