WOLF おおかみ

”GOD DOG ゴッドドッグ”

by Yurika Saito
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'God Dog' is a series inspired by Yurika’s research on wolf worship in Japanese shrines and the wild wolves in Germany, and themed around the wolf.

It explores the possibilities of expressive art through layered visual, auditory and movement-based forms, focusing on the resonant relationship between nature and culture.


”GOD DOG” は、Yurika Saito が自身の生まれ故郷にある東京の神社のオオカミ信仰や、ドイツの野生のオオカミについての調査から着想を得た表現シリーズ。

視覚、聴覚、動きの重層的な表現形式を通して、自然と文化の共鳴の関係性のような表現芸術の可能性を追求する。

The first performance brings together Vincent's acoustic and Mizuki's electronic sounds, as well as Yurika’s composed film/instalation and improvised Tamae's movement work.

It explores the resonance between nature and humanity through layered forms of expression in sound, movement and visuals.

初となるパフォーマンスでは、VincentのアコースティックサウンドとMizukiのエレクトロニックサウンド、Yurikaの制作した映像/インスタレーション、Tamaeの即興的なムーブメントワークが融合。

視覚、聴覚、動きの重層的な表現形式を通して、自然と文化の共鳴の関係性のような表現芸術の可能性を追求する。

  1. The Myth of the Shrine Wolf 狼信仰の神話

he Story of Ōguchi no Makami – The Sacred Wolf

A long time ago, there was a brave prince named Yamato Takeru. During his journey through the mountains, a bad spirit appeared as a deer and tricked him and his soldiers. The deer led them deep into the mountains, where they got lost in thick fog.

Just when they didn’t know what to do, a white wolf appeared. This wolf was a special messenger from the mountain gods. The wolf guided Yamato Takeru and his men out of the mountains safely.

The prince was so thankful that he called the wolf Ōguchi no Makami, meaning "The Great-Mouthed True God." Since then, people have respected and prayed to the wolf as a protector of the mountains and nature.

大口真神(おおぐちのまかみ)のお話

むかし、日本武尊(やまとたけるのみこと)という勇敢な皇子がいた。ある日、山を旅していると、悪い霊が鹿の姿になって現れ、日本武尊たちを深い山の中に迷い込ませました。あたりは霧に包まれ、どこへ進めばいいのかわからなくなってしまいました。

もうダメだ、という時に一匹の白いオオカミが現れました。このオオカミは、山の神の使いで、日本武尊たちを山の外まで安全に導いてくれたのです。

日本武尊はとても感謝し、このオオカミを「大口真神(おおぐちのまかみ)」――「大きな口を持つ真の神」と名付けた。それ以来、この白いオオカミは山や自然を守る神さまの使いとして大切にされ、人々に信仰されるようになった。

2. Research in Japan

Mt. Mitake -Mitake Shrine- Tokyo, Ome 
御岳山 -御嶽神社- 東京青梅市
Mt. Mitsumine -Mitsumine Shrine- Saitama 
三峰山 -三峯神社- 埼玉

3. Research in Germany

After being extinct in Germany for about 150 years, wolves were born in the wild in 2000.

Since then, the wolves have gradually regained their original homeland and are successfully producing offspring in Germany every year.

ドイツでは約150年間絶滅していたオオカミが、2000年、野生に戻ってきた。

それ以来、オオカミは徐々に元の生息地を取り戻し、毎年ドイツで数を増やしている。

Wolves prefer unpopulated, wide-open forests and flatlands, and since they migrate from Poland in the east, they are usually found in Brandenburg and Niedersachsen, which are located in the east and north germany and are less populated.

狼は人が少なくて広い森林や平地を好み、東のポーランドから移住してくるため、東〜北に位置し人口が少ないブランデンブルクやニーダーザクセンに多く生息する。

At the same time, there are more and more problems with livestock attacks.

同時に、家畜を襲う問題も増えている。

Wolfswarte in Harz Nationalpark, Niedersachsen

4. Event on Full Moon Night

Venue 会場
Verein der Künstlerkolonie Berlin e.V.Breitenbachplatz 1, 14195 Berlin from Alexanderplatz 43min

Title: (”GOD DOG” Not finalized yet)

Date: 12.05.2025 Monday (Full moon night)
Time: 7~9pm separate 2 sets or 3 sets

*Sound Experiment on Full Moon Night*: A monthly event where sound experiment musicians are invited to share their creations and performances. The event also includes visual art, poetry, performance art, and installations by individuals who resonate on similar frequencies. It is a projection towards the vastness of the universe, embodying the harmony between heaven and humanity.

event organizer Wanqian Lin Lena Lena MIzuki Ishikawa

around 2:05~

The first performance brings together Vincent's acoustic sounds and Mizuki's electronics, as well as Yurika’s composed film installation and Tamae's improvised movement work.

It explores the resonance between nature and humanity through layered forms of expression in sound, movement, and visuals.

Collaborate artist

Vincent Laju
Music
website

Mizuki Ishikawa
Sound
website

Some images from my GOD DOG series

Painting 絵
Natural dye 自然染め

Thank you and look forward to creating a good piece with you.

Yurika Saito