PROFILE
. Born in 1974. While based on his activities as a painter, he also organizes projects and group exhibitions with various artists. His activities are not limited to the domestic market, and he is active on a global scale, exhibiting his works in Paris and Taiwan.
It can be a time of nothingness , a time for good thinking.
Tokyo in the morning. The air is still cold and clear, and the urban landscape is crisp and clean. Tokyo is a city that absorbs the various thoughts and cultures of its people and creates new landscapes at a dizzying pace, while at the same time, it is a place where the traditions of Edo (old Tokyo) still live on. Ginza is a district where these two sides of Tokyo coexist in good balance. A Renault Twingo drives nimbly through Ginza in the morning when there are still few people around.
I used to work part-time in Ginza once upon a time, so it is a place that is very dear to me. I like the slightly classy atmosphere, and I often take a stroll here.
Joji Nakamura, a painter, told us this as we walked through the city. He has held solo exhibitions at galleries in Japan and in Paris, France, where "Renault" was born.
I have always loved to drive and used to come to Tokyo by car. I am originally from Chiba, but now I live in Yokohama . When I meet friends or people for work, I often go to Tokyo, but I use the time before I come here to think about things and change my mind.
After taking a walk in Ginza, we will get on the "Twingo" and go around the city of Tokyo in a car again.
I can keep my mind neutral and free of distractions because I can't play with my phone while I'm driving. On the one hand, it allows me to forget reality and become detached, and on the other hand, it is a good time to think. It's very comfortable for me."
Nakamura says that he maintains his own pace by keeping a distance from the city center. This physical distance gives him time to relax and organize his thoughts and feelings.
Even if someone else is in the car, it's easy to have a conversation while driving, and it's also possible to avoid an awkward mood, which is unique to the space of a car. It's a strange thing about cars.
