Jun. 2020
Pages: 28
Size: A4 (210x297mm)
Binding: Stapler Bound
Print: Laser Print
Paper: Ventnouveau
Graphic inc.
At first glance, the cover of this publication appears to be a magazine showcasing hams. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the ham’s shape actually represents the Earth. Thus, this is not merely a magazine, but an art book that visually compares two objects: planets and hams. Interestingly, none of the images in the book are actual photographs of ham; instead, the artist has painted the planets in a pink hue.
The work’s intriguing aspect lies in how it offers a fresh perspective by presenting the planets in pink. The details of the planets, such as craters and clouds, are juxtaposed with the marbled patterns found in hams. For instance, the surface of the Sun takes on a resemblance to a slice of salami sausage.
This project serves as a small experiment to bring a sense of wonder to our everyday lives. Next time you find yourself in the meat aisle of a supermarket, see if you can spot your favorite planet amidst the selection.
表紙を一見するとハムの雑誌。しかし、よく見るとその正体はピンク色の地球。gitai創刊号では、「ハムに擬態する惑星」をテーマに、読者をハムの宇宙旅行へと誘います。本作の特徴は、惑星をピンクに塗り替えラベル・トレーを描き加えることで、海・山・雲がハムの赤味や脂身へと擬態し、味覚のシズル感が生まれるところにあります。眺めているうちに、ハムと惑星の違いが曖昧になってきます。読み終わった後はスーパーへと足を運び、ハムを眺めてみてください。多くの惑星が見つかるかもしれません。
