toco toco — Season 1, Episode 30: Hiroto Ikeuchi, Artist and Modeler
Documentary • 30 min • 3 seasons, 74 episodes
Episode synopsis
Hiroto Ikeuchi is a Tokyo-based artist, specialized in the creation of dioramas using parts from plastic models. Recently, he also started to create accessories such as earphones or headphones using the same concept. During this episode, Ikeuchi will take us to Tama Art University, one of Japan's most prestigious art universities and his alma mater. We followed him to the university's most recent faculty, the Art Science department, introduced by one of his former professors. In the second part of the episode, we will head towards Asagaya to visit Ikeuchi's atelier, which he also uses to showcase his creations. Ikeuchi will explain his work and most recent collaborations to lay more light on his universe, constantly expanding one diorama at a time.
About toco toco
toco toco is a program where Japanese artists and creators introduce places in Japan that inspire them. No scripted text or guidance, guests speak naturally and are free to choose any place they like. “toco toco” is the onomatopoeia to describe the sound of footsteps in Japanese, for the walks we go on together with our guests.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Yusuke Shigeta, digital artist
- E2Soryo Matsumura, tea ceremony master
- E3Michihito Fujii, film director
- E4Hima://Kawagoe, illustrator
- E5Wagashi Asobi, Japanese traditional confectioners
- E6Professor Sakamoto, 8-bit musician
- E7Kyoka, electronic musician and artist
- E8Arisa Katayama, Walking Bicycle project leader
- E9Riyoo Kim, ceramic artist
- E10Fuyuki Kanai, illustrator and performer
- E11Ayaka Matsuno, cookie artist
- E12Montblancs, comedy duo