Dolmen

Stones are formed over millions of years, capturing the passage of time and preserving the history of the Earth. The cavities created by weathering resemble forgotten memories. By filling these voids that evoke landscapes, we vividly reveal the shapes created by the Earth and create a monument to lost memories.

The Ōya stone used in this project is a type of pumice tuff quarried in Ōya Town, located in the northwest of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. It was formed approximately 15 million years ago from volcanic ash and pumice deposited by underwater volcanic activity, which solidified over about 5 million years.

The brown spots known as 'miso' are a characteristic feature of Ōya stone. These spots are prone to deterioration and can create holes, leading to a decrease in value and making such stones less desirable.

This project aims to repurpose unused Ōya stone by filling these 'miso' holes with brightly colored water-based resin. The goal is to create a new material that changes the traditional image of Ōya stone. This material will be used to cover floors like tiles and will be displayed as a monument with the presence of a mass covered entirely in stone, rising from the surface.