Not lost in translation

On our way back home from China we spent some days in Tokyo. Our agent in Japan, Hisae Koyanagi had organised a two hour presentation at Seikei University eco campus.

Discussing solutions to ecological damage and climate change which our work addresses is a daunting enough prospect with an English speaking audience. Add the complications of language and cultural differences and the task becomes problematic.

However with some strategic planning in advance and a diligent translator I think we pulled it off. Ms Akoyoshi translated my text weeks in advance and read up about my art and philosophy so that she had a deep understanding prior to the talk.

The talk was promoted with posters, flyers and a huge digital presentation in the students' modern cafe. All went well with plenty of questions and dialogue. Tachi Kiuchi a leader in sustainable business attended along with media, academic and design professionals and students. Alterna published an article featuring my work and talk. I am confident the message was not lost in translation.

Seikei University cafe

Presenting a talk at Seikei