Our studio has always revolved around two main themes: ‘Coverage’ and ‘Decoupage’. These two concepts have accompanied us throughout the entire semester.
Since my conceptual stage, the movie ‘Drive My Car‘ by ‘Ryusuke Hamaguchi’ has significantly influenced my perspective and fundamental motifs, driving me to explore the dynamics of how people interact with diverse transportation modes like trains, cars, and scooters. The aim of producing this video was to craft an engaging photographic viewpoint and tempo. My next step is to emphasize the intricate dynamics in these areas, exploring the relationship between individuals and transportation. While transportation is typically seen as an ordinary aspect of our everyday existence, it has the capacity to act as an influential stage for delving into diverse themes including connection, solitude, and change.
What interests me is the study of time and space in everyday life. By documenting various modes of transportation—trains, cars, and scooters—and their impact on individual or collective lives, I hope to inspire some reflection. For example, the repetitiveness of commuting, the solitude of travel, and how time always seems fleeting while in transit are all elements I am attempting to capture and contemplate. Taking a train ride is an experience filled with memories and emotions.
On the train, the scenery inside, the natural landscapes outside the windows, and the interactions between passengers all have the potential to bring us extraordinary experiences and stories. Cars are more than just a means of transportation; they also play an indispensable role in people’s daily lives. Whether it’s family trips, gatherings with friends, or road trips, cars have become important tools for creating many wonderful memories.
Living in Melbourne these past few years, I often see scooters, and I realize that they are not just a means of transportation but perhaps also a form of entertainment and leisure. Many young people choose to ride scooters in their free time, not only to enjoy the fun of riding but also possibly as a new way of socializing.
Through these two points, I aim to create tension, emphasize emotions, and guide the audience’s attention with different framing and editing rhythms in my work. Injecting symbolic significance into scenes for various contexts allows viewers to immerse themselves, resonate, and draw attention to the principles (“Coverage” and “Decoupage”) of our studio.