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Instead, we look for the single, core truth of the project. If it is a skincare brand, the truth isn't "youth"—the truth is often "protection" or "ritual." Once we find that single anchor word, we build the entire visual universe around it. I sketch everything by hand first using a heavy charcoal pencil. If a concept doesn't work as a rough, messy charcoal sketch, it will never work as a polished digital render.
Her appeal extends beyond performance, as she is often featured in discussions and media outlets that celebrate her physical attributes, with titles such as "national treasure" referencing her figure. This blend of performance and marketable image has made her a recognizable name in the sector, leading to ongoing interest in her work and personal statements.
Tachikawa felt that Blue Giant needed a theatrical experience to fully capture the rich, immersive sound of jazz.
She reveals that her father was a mid-level corporate bureaucrat who died of overwork (Karōshi) in the 1990s. She describes his life as a series of invisible grids: the train schedule, the office cubicle, the family hierarchy. rie tachikawa interview full
Western critics often frame your work through the lens of "Minimalism"—Judd, Flavin. But you reject that. Why?
But human beings don't experience life that way. We experience life through the gaps—the pauses in conversation, the empty rooms, the things we want to say but can't find the words for. By leaving deliberate spaces in my work, I am inviting the audience to step inside and fill those spaces with their own lives, memories, and emotions. The work is incomplete until the viewer interacts with it. Part 4: Collaboration and Navigating the Industry
As we look to the future, the design world is being disrupted by Artificial Intelligence and smart-home automation. How do you see technology intersecting with your organic approach to design? Instead, we look for the single, core truth of the project
It was a beautiful shock. In Italy, I discovered the power of weight, permanence, and expressive color. Marble, concrete, bold mid-century geometry—it was the exact opposite of the light, timber-framed, transient structures of my youth.
Toei Animation has announced plans to cut down on "filler" content and increase animation quality by moving toward a seasonal-style release for the upcoming Elbaph Arc starting in 2026.
Let’s talk about process. Your installations often look... precarious. Broken. Dusty. Is that aesthetic intentional? If a concept doesn't work as a rough,
Thank you for sitting down with us, Rie. To start, your work often utilizes an immense amount of negative space—what is known in Japanese traditional art as ma (間). How do you balance this emptiness without making a design feel incomplete?
Brief highlights and "behind-the-scenes" moments from her interviews often circulate on platforms like Japanese Fan Communities: