【ubisum by ubies】Finalist’s mentor interview:Takao Tsutsumi (Japan)

ubisum by ubies is a creative tournament based on concepts of “beyond borders” and “co-creation” in Asia. Please let us share interviews of mentors who founds 8 finalists and worked together with them for the final round.

Selected creator：Lulu Kouno
https://ubisum.ubies.net/finalround?artist=50122

Q1. Your biography, recent activities (works & clients etc)
Director of SEZON MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (2001~) Chief Operational Director of SEZON MUSEUM OF MODERN ART(2013) President of SMMA(2014~) Trustee of Kawamura Arts and Cultural Foundation(2017~）

Q2. How was ubisum Tournament mechanism? Was it easy for you or not easy?
Co-working between a mentor and an artist is quite often as a personal communication though, this ubisum mechanism made this chemistry happened though the mechanism. I think it is a good thing.

Q3. Please let us know which part you were attracted by your mentee?
She absolutely LOVES painting. I was so attracted by her pure energy that she keeps painting to live.

Q4. How do you think to work with your mentee?
She’s the creator of the one I’ve met that needs the least advice, so I simply told her to create as she likes. Then, she made works that captured our hearts and not let go. It’s wonderful.

Q5. Please introduce one or two reviews from the audience that you were
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Q6. Please give your message to audiences
I personally noticed the joy of choosing works believing my first impression without knowledges an artist’s biography, career and background.。