Video viewing device in the shape of a telescope. Just like when looking through a telescope, you can see scenery with the pointing tube. However, it is not a scene in front of you but a real-time scene. This is a scene of the author's experience and a demonstration that prevents the transport of earth and sand in front of the Henoko Gate in Okinawa. A video taken by an omnidirectional camera causes a realistic physical sensation even though it is virtual due to the action of “looking through the telescope”. This work was first shown at the Havana Biennale 2019 in Cuba, and a new version was exhibited at the Aichi Triennale 2019. Okinawa seen from Havana, Okinawa seen from Aichi. It is a video device created to replace the physical distance with a “psychological distance” by applying the characteristics of a telescope that can see distant objects as close to each other.

Produced by Akita (Takatsuki), Yamaguchi (Mr. YCAM Miura), and Sapporo (Mr. SCARTS Iwata). After creating the basic plan, device design will be discussed remotely with Sapporo. I made the enclosure in Akita and sent it to Sapporo to incorporate the video unit / sensor part. The unit is produced with a 3D printer. The program was produced in Yamaguchi and finally assembled in local Havana.

Self-made telescope tube, monitor, device, arduino, censor, PC, mount, tripod, audio, and description panel. Dimensions variable.