A new initiative to use the power of art to bring cheer to everyone involved in soccer! ~Creating wall art in Gotemba, a sacred place for soccer~
As a new initiative to use the power of art to bring cheer to everyone involved in soccer, Mizuno is collaborating with OVER ALLs Co., Ltd. to create a soccer sacred place, Tokinosumi Sports Center (Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture). Created wall art inside the ``Usagijima Ground'' facility. Kengo Nakamura also participated in the production!
KING GEAR Editorial Department
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2021/10/28
The production of this wall art is a combination of Mizuno's desire to send encouragement to players and those who support soccer, even during the coronavirus pandemic, and OVER ALLs' desire to make Japan a fun country through art. Then, start.
The theme of the wall art is "ENGINE". The focus is on the "eyes" forming a circle, expressing the friends who have and will continue to move forward together into the future.
The Tokinosu Sports Center, where the wall art was created, was established in 1995 as a practice area for soccer players, and is now known as a sacred place for soccer, with approximately 300,000 players visiting each year.
This wall art also represents the Tokinosum Sports Center, which will continue to watch over the growth of players through the eyes of many people, from the past, present, and future.
<About the wall art art story>
～“ENGINE=circle”～
“A lot has happened in the past year and a half. No, rather than being there, it's gone. Classes, games, time to talk in the club room, etc. That's why we carved here something that will never disappear no matter the situation.
It's "time spent with friends."
That's what's in your heart no matter what. And it's here, in your long life! At such times, it becomes the engine of your heart. It will definitely happen. Are you okay. You are now heading towards the future. ”
<Mizuno Football's goal>
Based on the philosophy of "Japan Spirit," Mizuno Football wants to be a brand that is needed and close to players who dedicate themselves to soccer, as well as those who support those players.
In the social environment of the coronavirus pandemic, restrictions have been placed on various sports, and even in soccer, the conventional wisdom no longer applies.
Even in times like these, there are players who continue to burn with passion for this once-in-a-lifetime moment, and there are people who support them in many ways.
The wall art we created this time will encourage the players and all those who support them, who are committed to playing soccer no matter the circumstances, and will serve as an icon in Gotemba, the sacred place for soccer, for the next 5, 10 years, and beyond. I hope it becomes something that continues.
Mizuno Football, as a brand that is close to players who give their all to soccer and those who support them, will continue to pursue products that thoroughly examine the essence of soccer, create a soccer environment, and hold clinics and tournaments that support improving the level of competition. Through this, we will continue to contribute to Japan's growth as a soccer country.
A talk show about the creation of this wall art was held in the middle of this month.
Speakers
・Nao Yokoyama, Competition Sports Division, Mizuno Corporation
・Mr. Taketo Akazawa, President and Representative Director of OVER ALLs Co., Ltd.
・Mr. Yuki Yamamoto, painter and vice president of OVER ALLs Co., Ltd.
・Mizuno Brand Ambassador Kengo Nakamura
Mr. Kengo Nakamura actually participated in the creation of the wall art, and Mr. Yuki Yamamoto also participated in the practice of the high school soccer team. This is a work filled with passionate feelings.
<OVER ALLs Co., Ltd. Profile>
Established in 2016. An art company whose corporate philosophy is ``It's good to have fun,'' and aims to complete the work ``Japan, the land of fun.''
Plans and produces office art and custom art, and operates the art select shop "OVER ALLs STORE" in Meguro-ku, Tokyo.
Representative: Gakuto Akazawa, who has outstanding imagination and humor. Vice president and painter: Yuki Yamamoto, who has overwhelming drawing ability and values ``communicating'', and travels all over the country using the power of art. It is creating "WOW!" all over Japan.
The theme of the wall art is "ENGINE". The focus is on the "eyes" forming a circle, expressing the friends who have and will continue to move forward together into the future.
The Tokinosu Sports Center, where the wall art was created, was established in 1995 as a practice area for soccer players, and is now known as a sacred place for soccer, with approximately 300,000 players visiting each year.
This wall art also represents the Tokinosum Sports Center, which will continue to watch over the growth of players through the eyes of many people, from the past, present, and future.
<About the wall art art story>
～“ENGINE=circle”～
“A lot has happened in the past year and a half. No, rather than being there, it's gone. Classes, games, time to talk in the club room, etc. That's why we carved here something that will never disappear no matter the situation.
It's "time spent with friends."
That's what's in your heart no matter what. And it's here, in your long life! At such times, it becomes the engine of your heart. It will definitely happen. Are you okay. You are now heading towards the future. ”
<Mizuno Football's goal>
Based on the philosophy of "Japan Spirit," Mizuno Football wants to be a brand that is needed and close to players who dedicate themselves to soccer, as well as those who support those players.
In the social environment of the coronavirus pandemic, restrictions have been placed on various sports, and even in soccer, the conventional wisdom no longer applies.
Even in times like these, there are players who continue to burn with passion for this once-in-a-lifetime moment, and there are people who support them in many ways.
The wall art we created this time will encourage the players and all those who support them, who are committed to playing soccer no matter the circumstances, and will serve as an icon in Gotemba, the sacred place for soccer, for the next 5, 10 years, and beyond. I hope it becomes something that continues.
Mizuno Football, as a brand that is close to players who give their all to soccer and those who support them, will continue to pursue products that thoroughly examine the essence of soccer, create a soccer environment, and hold clinics and tournaments that support improving the level of competition. Through this, we will continue to contribute to Japan's growth as a soccer country.
A talk show about the creation of this wall art was held in the middle of this month.
Speakers
・Nao Yokoyama, Competition Sports Division, Mizuno Corporation
・Mr. Taketo Akazawa, President and Representative Director of OVER ALLs Co., Ltd.
・Mr. Yuki Yamamoto, painter and vice president of OVER ALLs Co., Ltd.
・Mizuno Brand Ambassador Kengo Nakamura
Mr. Kengo Nakamura actually participated in the creation of the wall art, and Mr. Yuki Yamamoto also participated in the practice of the high school soccer team. This is a work filled with passionate feelings.
<OVER ALLs Co., Ltd. Profile>
Established in 2016. An art company whose corporate philosophy is ``It's good to have fun,'' and aims to complete the work ``Japan, the land of fun.''
Plans and produces office art and custom art, and operates the art select shop "OVER ALLs STORE" in Meguro-ku, Tokyo.
Representative: Gakuto Akazawa, who has outstanding imagination and humor. Vice president and painter: Yuki Yamamoto, who has overwhelming drawing ability and values ``communicating'', and travels all over the country using the power of art. It is creating "WOW!" all over Japan.
