I felt that at this live event the audience was paying more attention to the performance than at others I have attended. You didn’t get tired looking at the performance, because he was always starting to draw something new, you were always thinking about what he will do next.

Also Imaitoonz didn’t let himself detract from the video projections Yutanpo was creating. Instead, it seemed like he was using the graphics and movies as the inspiration for new ideas. Through their teamwork you could tell that the picture was going to become a mixture of creativity and talent. And the audience seemed to like it. I only heard positive comments about the performance.

Without a break both continued their work until 1:30 am, at which point they stopped and were overwhelmed with big applause. When you looked at the final picture, it was hard to imagine Imaitoonz drew it in about 3 hours. It looked like a lot of work but he seemed to have finished the picture with ease and without interruption.

At the Soso events you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while at the same time watch an accomplished artist working. This is a unique experience which you don’t get to often. Even if you are not working in the field of design or art, it is still interesting to watch and receive new inspiration while broadening your horizons.

The pictures Imaitoonz had brought us were partly printed and partly painted, giving them a thrilling effect. Apart from those graffiti-like pictures and also self-designed T-shirts, Imaitoonz had also brought shoes he had designed for Reebok. They are quite flashy and they seem to glow in the dark. I felt that they look too much like artwork to wear them on the streets. If you do wear them, you can be sure that everybody’s eyes will be drawn to them!

The star guest for September will be Keiko Miyata who will surely produce a very lively evening. She will present us her unique and bizarre soft toys, so don’t miss it!

Imaitoonz “Response War” Exhibition
Date: September 1st – 30th, 2003
Open: 11:00 – 21:00
Place: Soso Cafe
Address: 1F Sansei Bld., South 1 West 13, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
TEL: +81-(0)11-280-2240
http://www.shift.jp.org/soso/