多摩美術大学大学院 / 情報デザイン学科メディア芸術コース専攻
Thai Supersitions for Dummies (Video Installation)
Thailand is a Buddhism country, which most of the cultures, traditions, and beliefs are based on Buddhism practice. However, most of them are actually a misconception and the root of many traditions and beliefs are believed to be based on “A Ghost” religion. The beliefs and superstitions play a huge role in the everyday lives of Thai people, so big that many businesses have thrived, and many people are willing to spend a huge amount of money for improving their luck. As many of the beliefs might seem ridiculous and illogical to foreigners, a set of interviews are conducted based on 4 main beliefs which are “Lottery”, “Fortune, “Supernatural Power”, and “Ghost”. The installation was set up with 4 ipads playing at the same time.