Community

A key component of Mariko Mori and Faou’s process is the careful identification of a host site for each public artwork. The attributes of the host community are an important consideration in the development of the project. By engaging community members in the creation, installation, and activation of the artworks, Faou forms and cultivates strong local connections and further promotes its ethos of “one with nature.”

Pandemic Relief Food Drive

Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 20, 2021

Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park and commemorated the winter solstice.

2019 High School Field Trip Report

Report for Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse, Miyako Island Japan, October 2019

After visiting Benesse, students created an Art Park which they presented at the Miyako Island Citizens’ Cultural Festival.

2016 High School Field Trip Report

Report for Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse, Miyako Island, Japan, December 2016

After visiting Benesse, students made an Art Map and gave a report on their field trip at the Miyako Island City Museum.

Pandemic Relief Food Drive

Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 19, 2020

Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park and commemorated the solstice.

2018 High School Field Trip Report

Report for Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse, Miyako Island, Japan, March 2019

After visiting Benesse, students reported on how they can improve their community at the Miyako Island City Central Community Center.

INEA Picnic

INEA Picnic, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2016

Faou, INEA, and the community came together to celebrate Ring with a community picnic.

Pandemic Relief Food Drive

Pandemic Relief Food Drive to Families Near Ring, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 10, 2020

Faou Foundation organized a food drive for 185 families near Cunhambebe State Park to offer Covid-19 pandemic relief.

2017 High School Field Trip Report

Report and Exhibition for Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse, Miyako Island, Japan, October 2018

After visiting Benesse, students gave a report on their trip and presented an exhibition at the Miyako Island Citizens’ Cultural Festival.

Ring Opening Reception

Ring Opening Reception, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 2, 2016

Faou and Mariko Mori planned a special reception to commemorate Ring and share it with the community.

2015 High School Field Trip Report

Report for Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse, Miyako Island, Japan, September 2015

After visiting Benesse, students gave a report on their field trip to Former Mayor Toshihiko Shimoji.

Evaluation Committee Meeting

Second Evaluation Committee Meeting, Miyako Island, Japan, December 23, 2011

Faou Foundation, Mariko Mori, and the Evaluation Committee presented a report for Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar.

Primal Rhythm Opening Reception

Primal Rhythm Opening Reception, Miyako Island, Japan, December 22, 2011

Faou Foundation celebrated the completion of Sun Pillar with Miyako Island residents, Faou friends, and family.

Miyako Island Tour

Miyako Island Tour, Japan, December 22, 2011

During the winter solstice, Faou Foundation offered a local tour to visitors to experience the beauty and history of Miyako Island.

Prayer Ceremony

Prayer Ceremony, Miyako Island, Japan, December 22, 2011

An Okinawan Shinto priestess offered prayers for the successful installation of Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar in a traditional ceremony.

Ritual Ceremony

Ritual Ceremony, Miyako Island, Japan, April 21, 2011

An Okinawan Shinto priestess prayed for the upcoming installation of Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar in a traditional island ceremony.

Karimata Seminar

Karimata Seminar, Miyako Island, Japan, December 23, 2010

Faou Foundation and Mariko Mori presented Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar to the Miyako Island community.

First Committee Meeting

First Committee Meeting, Miyako Island, Japan, December 22, 2010

Faou Foundation and Mariko Mori presented engineering, construction, and installation plans for Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar to the Primal Rhythm Evaluation Committee.