Dream-Like Artworks Bring Humans And Nature Together In Rural Japan

A window frame stands on the side of a hill, framing the lush valley below as its thin white curtains dance in the wind. A tiny house covered in circular mirrors reflects the rich greens and blues from the sky, trees and grass surrounding it. A patch of a rice field overflows with mundane objects such as tires, soda bottles and televisions, all made of porcelain. No need to take out your dream dictionary -- these aren’t scenes from a richly symbolic vision you had last night. If you happened t...