It could be part of a film set for another Orwellian story: the Marukin soy sauce brewery (マルキン醤油) on Shodoshima (小豆島) in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan. Apart from the striking bold red company logo on the facade, it’s a black patina on buildings and plants, which attracts your eyes the most in a stunning contrast. But not all black is from the same origin. Some walls consist of charred wood, referring to the ancient Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban, which is deeply rooted in the region. This burning of the planks leads to resistance against weathering, UV rays, bugs and pests.
Marukin Soy Sauce
CharredWood.com
This post is part of a series aside of the Setouchi Triennale 2016 artfest.
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