Ladders attached to the roofs of houses are a common sight in the Tsumari region, an area known for its heavy snowfall. Ladders used for removing snow are a symbol of the harsh winters for the people of this region.
In a workshop, I planted flowers with local residents on a vast, barren piece of land, and then installed a large ladder reaching up into the clouds at the end. The ladder's legs reach up 10 meters, making it impossible to actually climb. I'm sure some must have tried. The middle step of the ladder is engraved with the words "this blue leads to everywhere," which no one can read, but it also conveys the feeling that the living and the dead are connected everywhere and can communicate. The work also includes the "time" spent waiting for the clouds to hang over the ladder.