Tōrō Nagashi in Outer Space
By waikeung on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 11:24
This project aims at proposing to launch tōrō nagashi (灯籠流し) in the outer space. In coming years, a proposal will be submitted to JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency).
Emotional Experiment #1: Baseball on Moon
By waikeung on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 19:33
With a view to launch tōrō nagashi successfully in outer space, we have to discharge the space-tōrō with enough escape velocity. Based on my elementary physical calculation, if the mass of space-tōrō is small enough, an astronaut could hit them to deep space with a baseball swing.
Interview Professor Takuro Osaka
By waikeung on Sun, 12/04/2011 - 02:17
During my residency in ARCUS Project, I got a golden opportunity in interviewing Professor Takuro Osaka. He is teaching in the University of Tsukuba.
Sending wishes to the end of Universe
By waikeung on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 23:26
When Japanese people join the traditional ceremony, tōrō nagashi, at the night of Bon Fesitval, they normally will write some words on the paper lantern before floating them on the river.
Making costumes for my astronauts
By waikeung on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 23:04
Here are the costumes I am making for my coming emotional experiment. The quality is not that high since I have to finish it in a short period of time.
Crafting baseball bat used on the Moon
By waikeung on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 17:36
An artist will join me as an astronaut in my coming emotional experiment. With a view to make him/her feel like hitting on the Moon, I am crafting a baseball bat with a much lighter weight. The gravity on the Moon is one-sixth of the Earth's gravity.