THE FUTURE STARTS NOW
Finally!, for all that do not know. This is my most recent permanent public work here in Tokyo. I hope you enjoy as much as I do! It also happens to be the largest 3 dimensional ASCII Art in the world!
Rikki Kasso, The Future Starts Now
Mejiro Kindergarten; Wada Minoru Gakuen, Mejiro, Tokyo, 2009-10
3000 stainless steel letters, punched aluminum panels
20 x 30 meters
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amazing. love it. breath taking.
So nice in so many ways. I love the ‘shadow signature’ – a delicious detail.
dude youre absolutely amazing! this is such an awesome concept that i want to hop a train from kobe and see it in person. youre a constant inspiration.
Theses pics are beatiful, very impressive. Different, a bit, from the pics I use to see there, but I still love your works.
And I wish you a happy new year.
Beautiful!
Worth the train trip to go see!
That is amazing idea that will no doubt be everything pretty soon! Thanks for sharing
GREAT Rikki !!!!!!
I’m in emotion now, the art is looking to the future! BRAVo BRAVo !!! DOSAKA MAIKE (Italy)
I’m astonished by your work every time I visit your site and find constant inspiration for my own work. I love Japan and I think you capture the many facets of this wonderful place better than anyone I’ve ever seen. Also, wouldn’t be Rikki without some female flesh! You’re Amazing! Sugoi!!
Maravilloso Rikki !
Touching, beautiful, soulful. You’re a great photographer, lovely, lovely to see. Thanks for sharing
I wish I could see that… Just so full of emotion! Bravo !