Finalist
2022 The Jacques Rougerie Fondation Competition
Collaboration with Haru Kajiura
Japan is entering an unprecedented era of aging society. By 2030, it is predicted that one in three people will be aged 65 or older. Furthermore, in recent years, issues such as poverty among the elderly, solitary deaths, and suicide rates among them have been on the rise. The number of unclaimed deceased individuals is increasing, leading to accelerated global warming due to cremation, and the continuous expansion of cemetery areas. Individuals who choose euthanasia are placed in spherical coffins along with compost and embark on a journey of approximately 50 days. Family, friends, and those who wish to pay their respects visit during this time. While the body slowly decomposes, it gradually sinks to the bottom of the sea, eventually becoming part of the ocean floor, all the while retaining a space where the deceased can be commemorated.
