Students Create Stage Art for New Noh Play 'Miare' at Munakata World Heritage Site Using Bamboo Materials — Awarded the Kyushu Branch Director's Prize by the Japan Institute of Interior Designers — | Kyushu Sangyo University
Kyushu Sangyo University students designed and built the bamboo stage art for the new Noh play 'Miare' at Munakata World Heritage Site, earning an academic award.Summary
Three third-year students from the Department of Housing and Interior Design at Kyushu Sangyo University's Faculty of Architecture and Urban Engineering designed and constructed the stage art for the new Noh play 'Miare,' performed on November 22nd at the Munakata World Heritage Site. The stage design focused on the themes of the 'rough seas of the Genkai Sea' and the 'Munakata World Heritage Site.' They utilized 12 arched structures made of bamboo, exploiting its flexibility to represent high waves, with lighting changes symbolizing the island inhabited by gods. Additional elements included wave-like sculptures and lighting inspired by the Big Dipper. The students directed about 60 peers in the construction process, coordinating progress with the Munakata Contemporary Art Exhibition Executive Committee. Their efforts were recognized with the Kyushu Branch Director's Prize from the Japan Institute of Interior Designers.
(Source：kyusan-u.ac.jp)