The Sky of a Day, Seen as Earth

"kizunaworld.org" was initiated by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tomoyasu Hirano. Under the concept of "doing everything one can as an individual," the project widely collects and offers works from artists who support it, both domestically and internationally, to solicit donations. This initiative continues to provide ongoing support, connecting individual sentiments beyond its second year.

The 24th work features Shiro Takatani, a filmmaker known for his work in various performances and installations. Takatani directed the visuals, while Sakamoto composed the music for this collaborative video piece.

At first glance, the video appears to be Earth viewed from space. However, it is actually an edited compilation of approximately 20,000 photographs of the sky, taken from dawn to sunset with a digital camera. The ever-changing expressions of the sky captivate the viewer without monotony. It is a work that quietly conveys the importance of passing days and their enduring tranquility.

The work includes the following annotation: "Like borders, 'time' inherently has no lines to divide it. Yet, humans draw lines.—For example, 'before 9/11' or 'after 3/11.'" While the piece evokes a sense of visual and auditory stillness, its message is profoundly poignant.



The work is available for download by making a donation of ¥1,000 to ¥20,000 via PayPal. The entire amount collected (excluding payment processing fees) is equally distributed to five representative organizations in the fields of "medical care," "children," "food," "housing," and "energy" as "support needed now" in the disaster-stricken areas, with donations made quarterly.

Recipients of donations:
"Doctors Without Borders" | Medical activities and pharmaceutical procurement, focusing on mental healthcare in Ohtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture.
"The Children's Music Revival Fund" | Restoration and provision of musical instruments for educational institutions and support for music activities.
"Sunrise Genki Village Project" | Support for delivering rice to the elderly living in temporary housing.
"Voluntary Architects Network Shigeru Ban / Great East Japan Earthquake Tsunami Support Project" | Support through the installation of simple partition systems for evacuation shelters.
"Institute for Energy Economics and Policy Connection & Warmth Project" | Support for disaster-stricken areas through solar, solar thermal, and biomass energy.