Kikoh Matsuura | Resonance Kikoh Matsuura







OVERVIEW
The artwork Resonance symbolically represents the harmony woven between cells—the source of life—and the immune system (antibodies) that protects them. Echoing Chugai Pharmaceutical’s philosophy of “protecting life,” pursued over the past 100 years through pharmaceutical development, this piece captures both the vibrancy of life and the intricate mechanisms of immunity. It embodies a deep respect for Chugai’s history and its journey into the future.



BACKGROUND OF THE CREATION
This artwork was commissioned as a gift to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chugai Pharmaceutical’s founding. By incorporating “bubbles born from breath,” symbolizing the rhythm of life, and “intertwined threads,” representing the connection between cells and the immune system, the piece symbolically expresses the vitality of life, its fundamental forces, and the dynamic interplay between cellular connections and the protective systems that sustain them.



ARTWORK INFORMATION
・Title: Resonance
・Year: 2025
・Techniques: Three-dimensional sculpture, photographic expression
・Materials: Bubbles, threads





- IN CELEBRATION OF CHUGAI PHARMACEUTICAL’S 100TH ANNIVERSARYION -

Since its founding in 1925, Chugai Pharmaceutical has supported people’s health through the development of innovative medicines. It is our hope that the artwork Resonance will serve as a symbol of this remarkable journey and the hope that lies ahead.





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