Hibakusha and Nobel Peace Laureate Setsuko Thurlow
During the development of New Nostalgia, I had the privilege of meeting Setsuko, Hiroshima survivor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Her insights into the lasting impact of the atomic bomb and her dedication to peace offered essential guidance, helping to shape the project with a deeper sense of responsiblity and legacy.
New Nostalgia: Embers of Memory embodies the delicate beauty of transformation, where nostalgia melds with the spark of renewal. Rooted in the distinctly Japanese aesthetic of cherishing "the good old days (古き良き時代)" this work
embraces the duality of honouring tradition while boldly stepping toward an ever-evolving future.
While working on this project, I uncovered my own family roots in Hiroshima. What started as a last-minute chance meeting quickly grew into a deeply personal project. I'm incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to score this project!
Choreographer: @yuiugai
Performers: Yuichiro Inoue, Mio Sakamoto, Derek Souvannavong
Music: Dylan Tomiharu
Dramaturg: Maxine Heppner
Paper Arts: Christine Kim
Costumes: Michiko Inoue
Photography&Videography: Drew Berry