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Fish Hugging

Slimy Performance Art Based on the Japanese Namazu Myth

— January 8, 2009 — Art & Design
This artistic catfish performance by Danish artist Eske Kath and singer Oh land is brilliantly absurd when you have no idea what the background is behind it. It is, in fact, a historic Japanese myth acted out in the midst of Eske Kath’s solo exhibition entitled Namazu-Event at the newly opened La Viola Gallery located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, NY.

The exhibition consists of an installation of a giant catfish diving up from a red surface in the cracked floor, a series of collages made from pictures of outer space, photographs of a fish-man and a girl as seen above, along with a series of large paintings. All of which were inspired by the Japanese myth of Namazu.

According to the myth of Namazu, which you will find is featured on many Japanese wood carvings, the whole country of Japan rested on the back of a catfish, which was held in place by a God who held the fish pointing down holding a stone over its head. But when the God left one day, to do Godly things presumably, the stone was off and the fish was loose, causing a devastating earth quake.

The Namazu-Event is on until January 3rd.
Trend Themes
1. Performance Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating interactive elements and digital technology into performance art to enhance audience engagement.
2. Mythology-inspired Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using traditional myths as inspiration for contemporary art forms, blending cultural heritage with modern artistic expression.
3. Environmental Awareness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating art installations and exhibitions that raise awareness about the impact of environmental disasters, like earthquakes, on communities.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing augmented reality and virtual reality technology to transform the art viewing experience and allow for immersive interactions with artworks.
2. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing immersive and multisensory performances that combine various art forms, such as music, dance, and visual arts, to create unique and unforgettable experiences.
3. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating mythology and folklore into educational programs to foster cultural understanding and creativity among students.
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