Outdoor Installation
Outdoor Installation
“Haborwindow Circus” is an installation that offers a fresh perspective on Ushimado’s yacht harbor scenery. Like a traveling circus that changes stages along its journey, it encourages viewers to see the sky, the sea, and the landscapes shaped by visitors and the passing seasons in a new way. The work also carries the creative energy fostered through collaboration with local children, making the warmth and imagination of this area visible. We hope that people who live here will rediscover the charm of a place where nature and daily life blend together, and that visitors from outside will feel the special atmosphere born from the sound of the waves and the whisper of the wind. The gentle breeze by the shore and the soft sound of the waves create a unique feeling, offering new discoveries each time you visit. By resonating with the natural setting of Setouchi and Ushimado, this installation helps you sense both this place and yourself in a new light. That is the wish behind “Minato Kaze no Circus.” Whether under bright sunlight or in the quiet of dusk, the installation is always changing and inspiring those who come to see it.
“Haborwindow Circus” is an installation that offers a fresh perspective on Ushimado’s yacht harbor scenery. Like a traveling circus that changes stages along its journey, it encourages viewers to see the sky, the sea, and the landscapes shaped by visitors and the passing seasons in a new way. The work also carries the creative energy fostered through collaboration with local children, making the warmth and imagination of this area visible. We hope that people who live here will rediscover the charm of a place where nature and daily life blend together, and that visitors from outside will feel the special atmosphere born from the sound of the waves and the whisper of the wind. The gentle breeze by the shore and the soft sound of the waves create a unique feeling, offering new discoveries each time you visit. By resonating with the natural setting of Setouchi and Ushimado, this installation helps you sense both this place and yourself in a new light. That is the wish behind “Minato Kaze no Circus.” Whether under bright sunlight or in the quiet of dusk, the installation is always changing and inspiring those who come to see it.
Idea Sketch
Exploring Concept and Form Through the Lens of ‘Circus.’

Idea Sketch
Exploring Concept and Form Through the Lens of ‘Circus.’

Location Scout
Scouted the park at Ushimado Yacht Harbor in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, visiting from Teshima to Ushimado by my own boat.


Location Scout
Scouted the park at Ushimado Yacht Harbor in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, visiting from Teshima to Ushimado by my own boat.


preparation
Practiced welding and cutting iron, created a miniature object, and planned a workshop with local children.






preparation
Practiced welding and cutting iron, created a miniature object, and planned a workshop with local children.






Work
Bent pipes, cut steel plates, and welded. Joined pieces of wood and cut them into circles, then connected them with small objects. Almost all of this was a first-time experience.








Work
Bent pipes, cut steel plates, and welded. Joined pieces of wood and cut them into circles, then connected them with small objects. Almost all of this was a first-time experience.








Installation
Brought in the pieces using two small trucks. Local friends also pitched in for the installation, and we took part in media interviews alongside the mayor.







Installation
Brought in the pieces using two small trucks. Local friends also pitched in for the installation, and we took part in media interviews alongside the mayor.








