GOOD MANNERS DRINKING (Ritual Of Care)

2024, Single channel video, 1 hr 36 min

GOOD MANNERS DRINKING (Ritual of Care), 2024, video still

In the opening sequence, the artist enacts the perpetrator and engages in a dialogue with Nozomi Hamaguchi's father. The father's raw anger towards the perpetrator, transcending social ethical boundaries, is captured without filter, creating a harrowing atmosphere.

In the middle section, the artist sheds the persona of the perpetrator and returns to being "Ohashi herself." She deepens the discussion with the father regarding the realities of drunk driving in society. This exchange evolves into a thought-provoking interview touching upon the essence of the hardships faced by those directly involved. It gradually transforms into a conversation marking a mysterious encounter between the victim's bereaved parents and the victim's friend.

Ultimately, for the viewer, the work serves as an experience akin to witnessing a "ritual of care" performed by those involved.