Riku Yamakawa | DESIGNS Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition (Part 2)
This article reviews the second part of the Mamoru Nagano design exhibition, exploring his pursuit and methods of expressing 'truth' in his work.Summary
This article reports on the second part of the Mamoru Nagano design exhibition. Mamoru Nagano explains his reason for hand-drawing the animated film “Flowers of the Gothic Maiden” instead of using full CG, citing the limitations of expressing his desired 'truth'. He recognizes the necessity of various depictions to share his work with others, and this complexity is expressed through the production process of his manga “Five Star Stories” (FSS) and its setting materials collection “DESIGNS”. FSS is an attempt to pursue 'truth' through various media, including ongoing additions and revisions during serialization, reboots, and the publication of setting materials, revealing Nagano’s attitude of not being bound by a single format. The exhibition concluded with a design drawing of the GTM “Tenno-ke J-type Destroyer Combat Vehicle Großer Zerathustra Detonator Bringer”, embodying Nagano’s desire to approach 'truth' beyond the constraints of books. The author finds hope in the verbosity of Nagano’s work, stimulating the imagination for what is not depicted and believing that what is not depicted also exists.
(Source：artscape)