This 4m x 2m piece of tapeart titled SHINATOBE was created by LaMia, one of the founders of TAPE OVER. Her artwork was part of a tapeart exhibition in Higashikawa, Japan organized by "mt masking tapes", the makers of the world famous "Washi" tape. LaMia only tape that with this specific masking tape.
Shinatobe is a Japanese mythological goddess of wind, air, and the breath of life. In our interpretation, the birds symbolize the free spirit of Shinatobe. She inspires detachment! Our soul is free like the wind.
We should not identify with our thoughts because they are a construction of our brain. They are not our real selves. Let go of your thoughts and connect with your true spirit.
For this extraordinary international Tape Art adventure, we traveled all the way to Japan. Invited by the prestigious Mt. Art Festival, we created a site-specific Mural dedicated to Shinatobe, the ancient Japanese goddess of the wind.
The challenge was to visualize the invisible force of Nature and the breath of the mountains. We used our signature geometric Design to interpret the flow of air and energy on the wall. We essentially taped that spiritual concept into reality! It was a unique fusion of modern Berlin Street Art aesthetics and traditional Japanese Culture.
This Installation proves that creativity has no language barriers. We brought our style to the other side of the world and successfully taped that connection between two diverse cultures. It remains a highlight of our International portfolio.
