YOKOTA TOKYO orchestrates the reconstruction of Nakanishi Natuyuki’s work as a part of its continuous effort for archiving project.

Nakanishi first presented Carborundum・White Morundum in 1975, for which he utilized white and black sand. This work consists of three parts: two tables floating horizontally above the floor, one on each side, and a top-pan balance bridging them. The sand dropped onto these tables was intended to be removed and cleaned up after the exhibition, with the possibility of future reconstructions. To date, Carborundum・White Morundum has been reconstructed for five times while the letters appeared on the table has rearranged.

This reconstruction aims to reveal Nakanishi’s intended experiments and to become the part of an anticipated ongoing ritual of regeneration.

We appreciate the significant cooperation from Joshibi University of Art and Design and The Center of Creative Inheritance for the Future, Tokyo University of the Arts.

Photo：Carborundum・White Morundum, 2017 installation view