Midnight Sea

TABAIMO
Midnight Sea 2006 / 2008
Video installation
4:42 min (loop)
Collection of the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art

1. Do you notice anything unusual or eerie about this animation of the sea?

Yes. The animation of the sea sometimes had forms that somehow looked like creatures from under the sea, yet i couldn't specify which aquatic living thing it is.

2. How does watching the animation make you feel? What is the atmosphere created by the artist in this work, and how has she created it?

I felt fascinated with how just by using line drawings, she could create such an unusual piece of artwork. She created a suspense and mysterious atmosphere with the darkness of the room.

3.
The artist is fascinated by the sea and the idea of what lies beneath its mysterious depths. What do you think the creatures lurking in the depths of the sea in this animation look like?

The creatures lurking in the depths of the sea in the animation look as if it is comprised of forms and organisms that look like corals or aquatic plants, as well as human organs and entrails. A jellyfish-like/a wig of white hair could be seen moving through the life-forms.