Moreover, during the exhibit, there was an opportunity to be hear explainations by the producers themselves about their work and future views.

“moo-pong”, Yusuke Wada + Jun Usui + Daisuke Uriu

There were more humorous and playful works at the “Tokyo Gadget” Exhibition. A collaboration work by Yusuke Wada, Jun Usui and Daisuke Uriu “moo-pong” was one of them. Peeking into the case which has a capsule, there the visuals of various scenes were changing like a kaleidoscope. The capsule could memorize the new scene at the place, and it is possible to peek into a new improvised visual kaleidoscope. It seemed possible that this work would be manufactured as a toy very soon.

The above three groups are called “Digista Artists” who had never experienced to be awarded at “Digista”. There were more Digista Artists exhibiting as well.

TENORI-ON”, Toshio Iwai (2005)

As an invited artist, there were works by Toshio Iwai, including “TENORI-ON” which was introduced in many articles. I was hoping to touch this work once, so this opportunity made me excited.

“Morpho Tower”, Sachiko Kodama (2005)

Exhibited also at Ars ElectronicaL, “Morpho Tower” by Sachiko Kodama was a installation having both mystery, bewitchment and beauty. It was a liquid sculpture that used Magnetic Fluid, which is rarely seen but used in HD. The sculpture changed its shape every moment by magnetic force from computer controls. It was an unbelievable experience of seeing liquid going against gravity, even after being explained the mechanism by the artist herself who I happened to meet at the place.