Genki-nobori
Sending encouragement on the wind!
Susumu Shingu launched the art project Genki-nobori after the devastating Tohoku Earthquake.
Genki-nobori are a variation of the Japanese carp streamers. Written messages and drawings of encouragement on the white fabric of streamers shaped like long windsocks carry wishes and prayers of hope to the struggling people who have lived through the disasters. In response to Shingu's call, over 500 people from Japan, including people from Hyogo Prefecture that experienced the Kobe Earthquake, and abroad have participated in this project.
“Genki-nobori are the ultimate form of wind-sculptures." Susumu Shingu
Genki Caravan Yuriage
Art Project Genki Caravan Yuriage in the stricken area of Yuriage to send wishes on the wind for repose of souls and for reconstruction.
The group of 21 sculptures of Wind Caravan that visited the six of remote places on the Earth and 120 Genki-nobori, drawn by children, friends and families, dance in the air.
Related activities so far
January 17, 2025 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
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May 11, 2024 |
Workshop・Exhibit IVThe Lawn Plaza of Arimafuji Park, Sanda, Hyogo |
January 17, 2024 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
September 2, 2023 |
Workshop・Exhibit IIIThe Lawn Plaza of Arimafuji Park, Sanda, Hyogo |
January 17, 2023 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
May 14, 2022 |
Workshop・Exhibit IIThe Lawn Plaza of Arimafuji Park, Sanda, Hyogo |
November 23, 2021 |
Workshop・ExhibitThe Lawn Plaza of Arimafuji Park, Sanda, Hyogo |
January 17, 2020 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
January 17, 2019 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
January 17, 2018 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
January 17, 2017 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
January 17, 2016 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
January 17, 2015 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
January 17, 2014 |
ExhibitNagisa Park in HAT Kobe |
October 13, 2013 |
WorkshopThe Lawn Plaza of Arimafuji Park, Sanda, Hyogo |
March 16 - 24, 2013 |
Genki-nobori Project in AsukaNara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka, Nara |
February 9, 2013 |
WorkshopNara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka, Nara |
August 11 - 19, 2012 |
Genki Caravan YuriageAround the Fishing Port of Yuriage, Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture |
July 29, 2012 |
WorkshopThe Cultural Center of Natori |
April 22, 2012 |
Workshop・ExhibitMiyagi Museum of Art |
March 24, 2012 |
WorkshopHyogo Prefectural Museum of Art |
May 29, 2011 |
WorkshopSanda Studio, Hyogo |
May 19, 2011 |
WorkshopAino Nursery School in Sanda, Hyogo |