"Secret Garden" dedicated to the members

――Please tell us your impressions of the exhibition again.

haru.: To be honest, I was a little sick during the preparation period (laughs). The staff around me and the artists who participated were really working hard, and the pressure of "I'm involving so many people..." was heavy. But in the end, I ended up with a collection of works that I couldn't have created by myself, so I'm glad I did it.

――How would you like the visitors to enjoy it?

haru.: The space is filled with various elements, so please stop freely where you want to stop and spend your time. Also, I would be happy if you would think, "I want to listen to the album again."

I myself listened to the album over and over again when I was creating this exhibition. It broadened the way I enjoyed myself, and the memories associated with the music increased, so I felt that it became an important album for me once again. So, I hope that everyone will feel like, "There is such an interpretation," or "I want to try making something myself."

――How would you like the members of Hitsujibungaku to see it?

haru.: As I wrote in my statement, my biggest wish is for everyone in Hitsujibungaku to continue their creative work in good health. I think to myself, "Who are you?" (laughs). But I really do think so. So this time, I was actually making it with the members in mind the most. I would be happiest if the three of them were even a little excited to see the exhibition and felt positive about "What should we do next?"

• Text by Tomoya Matsumoto
• Photos by Naoki Takehisa