Grass Eater Diary

Tsumuji Nakanojo Biennale Japan

is a sonic journey into the state of pure pausing, imagination, creation and contemplation. Via a downloadable App you can discover the surroundings of Nakanojo while listening to sound compositions on site.  By the use of everyday digital technology one can enjoy a playful acoustic walk between virtual and actual reality.  Michikusa wo kuu –  or eating the roadside grass, happy walking! 

This audio walk is inspired by the Japanese idiom ‘Michikusa Wo Kuu’ which origin is: a horse eats grass on the way to a destination and wastes its time. The Grass Eater forgets about purpose, time and goals. The green, juicy grass is full enjoyment, a luxury state in a childhood-spirit. Grass Eater Diary lets us make fresh connections to our surroundings by questioning our ignorant attitude towards acoustics by playing between virtual and actual sonic phenomena.

10 compositions with a total lengths of 50 minutes