Theaterlab Presents Like a Drawing, a performance by Naoki Iwakawa that explores the essence of spontaneity and instant expression through the fusion of action painting and music, featuring the collaborative talents of Ikue Mori and David Watson. In this performance, music and painting intertwine as the artists respond to sounds and noises while creating art. The artists utilize their entire bodies, sometimes dripping or even throwing paint, in an exploration of primal states, intrinsic understanding, and the pursuit of beauty and truth.

Action painting is an endeavor to exist truly in the moment, seeking a cognition without intermediaries. The core of this show lies in the shared goal between Zen Buddhism philosophy and action painting. As the artists create, paint drips and spills, and they tirelessly keep moving. The canvas may occasionally tear, and brushes may break. These elements of chaos reflect the true nature of life itself.

The “Like a Drawing” show, with the collaboration of Ikue Mori and David Watson, aims to convey these elements, allowing the audience to deeply experience the beauty and truth of the moment and the essence of existence. The fusion of art and music, with the unique contributions of Mori and Watson, provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience, offering viewers inspiration and profound insights.