"Discover Ibaraki" is a pop-up arts and crafts exhibition at Tenoha, celebrating the distinctive craftsmanship of Ibaraki, Japan. The exhibit's design draws inspiration from the unique blue nemophila flowers that blanket the hills of Hitachi Seaside Park.
The Pop-Up
The design of this installation is a simple yet elegant display inspired by the beauty of Ibaraki Province, aimed at showcasing a curated selection of products on the tables. This display would also serve as the backdrop for workshops, including the art of crafting Kumiko wooden screens. The iconic Hitachi Park hills, occasionally blanketed in vibrant blue Nemophila flowers, provided the perfect inspiration. I decided to recreate the feeling of being surrounded by these flowers within the walls of the pop-up using a color scheme reminiscent of the sky and sunset to evoke a sense of freshness and connection to nature.
Hitachi Park blanketed with Nemophilia flowers
Concept - Design - Delivery
To bring the concept to life for the client, visuals were developed, some with the assistance of AI. The installation featured over 1,300 paper flowers, meticulously cut and suspended on strings from a net above the Ibaraki products. This immersive floral canopy transformed the space, creating a fresh environment that celebrated the essence of Ibaraki.
The installation included 212 strings carrying 444 pink flowers, 508 light blue flowers, and 282 deep blue flowers.
