
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, Miyako Island, Japan, December 22, 2011

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


Winter Solstice Performance, Miyako Island, Japan, December 22, 2011

Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar casts a shadow through Seven Light Bay on the winter solstice and Mariko Mori honored the occasion with a performance.


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, 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, 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, Miyako Island, Japan, December 23, 2010
Faou Foundation and Mariko Mori presented Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar to the Miyako Island community.
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.

Ceremonial Performance at Seven Light Bay, Miyako Island, Japan, July 21, 2009
Mariko Mori performed a ceremony to bless the project on the eve of the solar eclipse.