【November 10-12】Special 3-Day Projection Mapping Show Featuring Past Champions: “Winners Exhibition” Confirmed
2023.10.6
～ A once-in-a-lifetime visual art spectacle featuring 10 top creators active worldwide gathering in one place ～
The “Winners Exhibition,” featuring the works of 10 past Grand Prix winners from the world's largest international projection mapping competition, the ”1minute Projection Mapping Competition” (hereafter referred to as the International Competition), will be held over three days from Friday, November 10 to Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Seito Memorial Art Museum in Meiji Jingu Gaien.
The 11th 1minute Projection Mapping Competition held at the same venue in September saw the International Competition viewing area filled to capacity every day, receiving support from a wide range of audiences. This time, it will be an art exhibition featuring the latest works from the winners of the first 10 competitions. (※This is not a competition)
Ten top creators active at the forefront of the global scene will present the pinnacle of visual performance—a combination of projection mapping (PM), lasers, and moving lights, a first for TOKYO LIGHTS. This is a rare opportunity to experience this three-dimensional art, available only at the Seito Memorial Art Museum for these three days. Experience this breathtaking visual spectacle unfolding across the massive Seito Memorial Art Museum, measuring 112m wide and 32m high, live on-site. The Winners“ Exhibition continues as the main content of ”TOKYO LIGHTS“, Tokyo's new seasonal light festival, following its previous success.
【Event Overview】 Name: TOKYO LIGHTS 2023 Nov. BLUE Date: Friday, November 10, 2023 - Sunday, November 12, 2023 │ Doors Open 5:00 PM / Close 9:00 PM (3 sessions) Venue: Meiji Jingu Gaien Seito Memorial Art Museum (1-1 Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjuku-ku) and Meiji Jingu Gaien General Ballpark Softball Field Admission: Free (Ticket reservation required: https://tokyolights2023ticket-nov.peatix.com/)
▼Winner Exhibition - Participating Creators ※ Name │ Grand Prix Winning Year／Country・Region ★ EPER DIGITAL │ 2022／Hungary
EPER DIGITAL │ Projection work for the massive Bucharest festival imapp 2017. This talented Hungarian digital artist's victory in last year's competition remains fresh in memory.
Their simple, geometric visual expressions skillfully utilize vivid colors and strong structures, leaving a powerful impression on viewers. They bring new sensibilities and immersion to 3DCG projection mapping, earning high praise at various international events. 【Selected Achievements】 Projection work at the Video Mapping Festival, a massive light festival in Lille, France
NEXXT – Museum of the Future – Dubai 2022 / Hemispheric Projection Mapping, etc. ★ THE FOX, THE FOLKS │ 2021 / Indonesia
THE FOX, THE FOLKS │ Screening for the Global Peace Project ”Enlightenment" A rising star from Indonesia who made a striking debut at the 2021 competition. This visual production, now attracting global attention, has continued to win top prizes at other international competitions since its award here and is being invited to various festivals, demonstrating its prominence.
Their visuals, combining charmingly beautiful hand-drawn animation with uniquely Asian color palettes, are deeply moving. 【Selected Achievements】 Opening Act for Indonesia Bertutur / Projection of work at UNESCO World Heritage Site Borobudur Temple / Grand Prize Winner at BBBank-Award 2023 (Germany), etc.
★ Julia Shamsheieva │ 2019 / Ukraine Julia Shamsheieva │ 2021 International Competition Guest Works "Every breath"
A female visual artist from Odessa, Ukraine, now capturing global attention. Having built her career with Russian productions, she recently developed a signature style featuring languid faces, rabbit characters, and pink worlds, creating surreal, highly artistic, and memorable scenes. While her activities and expressions have drawn attention due to the conflict with Russia, she currently operates from Canada.
【Selected Achievements】 Grand Prix winner at iMapp Bucharest – Winners League 2023, where world champions gather Permanent installation of work as vision art in the main lounge of 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku (opened April 2023) etc. ★ Li Cheng │ 2018 / China
Li Cheng │ Miyazaki Grand Prix Award-winning Work "The Nine Colored Deer" An experienced Chinese CG creator who has also been affiliated with Japanese visual production companies. Currently based in Tokyo, he is involved in various projects. His vivid, transparent, and gorgeous visual expressions depict a stunningly beautiful world that draws viewers into a fantasy realm. He is the first creator to win both the Grand Prix and Audience Award at this competition.
【Selected Works】 PROJECTION MAPPING Okinawa Symphony 2020 at National Theatre Okinawa (Work Projection) 2019 ACSEE Festival (Datong, China) (Work Projection) etc. ★ Antaless Visual Design │ 2017／Italy
Antaless Visual Design │ Projection work for the Italian Embassy in Buenos Aires. A creative production company based in Palermo, Italy, with extensive experience producing high-quality CG for numerous global events over many years.
Specializing in dynamic and powerful 3DCG expression, when combined with music, their visual world overwhelms audiences with an overwhelming impact that transcends the typical projection mapping experience. 【Selected Achievements】 Exhibited "POSTHUMANISM," a collaborative work with AI "Jasper AI," at the GenAI Conference (San Francisco)
Grand Prix Winner at The Art of Projection 2022 (Florida/Panasonic) ★ EuroVideoMapping | 2016 / Germany-Ukraine EuroVideoMapping │ Projection work on the Brandenburg Gate for Berlin's Festival of Lights
An artist collective video production involving creators from various European countries. The representative is a Ukraine-based CG creator whose technical prowess, encompassing IT and programming, demonstrates advanced expression at a high level. Note the outstanding expressive power in skillfully designing beautifully modeled 3DCG to fit buildings.
【Selected Achievements】 Projection mapping show at Brazil's largest art and technology event, Amazonia Mapping Festival Selected for and exhibited in the "TRUdentity" exhibition by SearchNFTs ★ Neba Studio │ 2015 / Macau
Neba Studio │ Macau Light Festival 2020 Projection mapping show A Macau-based multimedia studio that won the competition with an entertaining work themed around the yokai (supernatural creatures) of Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of a Hundred Demons). They possess meticulously designed contextuality and production techniques within their humor, creating a wide range of entertainment content. They create unique, enjoyable, and extraordinary experiences that resonate with human senses. 【Selected Works】 Projection mapping on the Brandenburg Gate at Berlin Lights Festival 2022; Presentation of "Color is…" at Macau Light Festival 2020; etc.
★ Maxime Guislain │ 2014 / Belgium Maxim Guislain │ Commercial for the LEGO® brick exhibition "Nature Connects – Art with LEGO®brick" (Belgium)
A visual artist with a deep love for Japan and Japanese animation, he leverages his genius and curiosity to create a wide range of video production content. He excels at enhancing the affinity between video and architecture through fluid and physical simulations. In Japan, he has worked on numerous video and projection mapping projects, including the stage production Evangelion: Beyond, Oedo Onsen, and the Okinawa Symphony.
【Selected Works】 Stage "Evangelion Beyond" Visual Production "The Art of the Brick" Exhibition (Amsterdam) TV Commercial Production LEGO® Brick Exhibition "Nature Connects – Art with LEGO®brick" (Belgium) Commercial Production etc.
★ FLIGHTGRAF │ 2013 / Japan FLIGHTGRAF │ Work screened at Odawara Castle SAMURAI Museum · PM Theater "HANA UTSU YOROI" – HANA UTSU YOROI-
As the only Japanese winner, he has continued his unique exploration of projection mapping expression while accumulating numerous awards and experiences at competitions worldwide. He has produced many high-quality works through exceptional CG, a stoic worldview, and meticulous collaboration with music, further engaging in expressions involving light design. He is now active as one of the world's leading visual creators representing Japan.
【Selected Works】 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku (OPEN April 2023) Permanent installation of work as vision art in the main lounge Mr.Children – DOME & STADIUM TOUR 2017 LED panel visuals Pikachu Mass Outbreak Chu! (2019 / Pokémon Inc.) Video and sound production etc.
★ Sembilan Matahari / Sembilan Matahari │ 2012 / Indonesia Sembilan Matahari │ Frankfurt Book Fair · Indonesia Guest of Honor Pavilion 2015 Exhibition Work
An Indonesian team whose name means "Nine Suns," they were the first winners of this competition. They rapidly expanded their reach, winning various global competitions and producing numerous distinctive visual works showcasing Indonesia's unique aesthetics, along with inventive media art pieces. They are now leading Indonesia's top creators, driving the video and media art scene.
[Selected Achievements] Visual direction for BTS & ARMY 9th Anniversary (2022) AKANMENGALIR Digital Art Exhibition held, etc. ▼About TOKYO LIGHTS 2023
Launched in 2021, 'TOKYO LIGHTS' is a light event that serves as a new Tokyo tradition, sending messages to the future. The 'LIGHTS' in TOKYO LIGHTS embodies various meanings: 'Vision' representing future possibilities, 'Advanced Technology' signifying expressive techniques, 'Talent' referring to the next generation, and 'Community' denoting the gathering and nurturing of these elements. By gathering these "lights" and harnessing their chemical reactions, we deliver messages of hope shining brightly from Tokyo to the world. ■This year's light festival expresses Tokyo in Japan's traditional colors "Crimson" and "Indigo" This year's light festival in September and November will be expressed using Japan's traditional colors, specifically the "representative colors" of "Crimson" and "Indigo".
◆ TOKYO LIGHTS 2023 Sep.RED September features "TOKYO RED," centered on the color "crimson." This coloring evokes "celebrations" and "autumn foliage," creating a vibrant display reminiscent of the red carpet used at the Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled to be held as an international event. ◆ TOKYO LIGHTS 2023 Nov.BLUE November features "TOKYO BLUE," centered on the indigo blue. It expresses the "elegance of Edo" and "Japan Blue." Indigo blue, also known as the "color of victory," symbolizes the Winners' Exhibition where past Grand Prix winners gather, further amplifying the excitement of the competition. ▶ Official Site: https://tokyolights.jp ※Power for the event will be supplied by on-site generators using biofuel, advancing HTT's sustainability initiatives. ▼ About Free Tickets
Admission to TOKYO LIGHTS 2023 and viewing of each performance requires advance reservation of a free ticket. Ticket reservations open today, Friday, October 6, 2023, via the URL below. ▶ TOKYO LIGHTS 2023 Ticket Reservation Site: https://tokyolights2023ticket-nov.peatix.com/
