BRIDGE TO THE PAST
Shinji Tsuchimochi's BRIDGE TO THE PAST, bridges past and present through an Edo-period bridge in a modern Japanese landscape. Inspired by traditional furin and iconic Japanese motifs, it evokes the fleeting beauty of a summer evening in Japan. This watch is the artist's matching creation to EXPRESSWAY TO THE FUTURE.
This special watch is part of the Swatch Destination Art series which celebrates locations around the world through collaborations with local and influential artists.
The artist behind the design
Shinji Tsuchimochi, a Tokyo-born illustrator, blends traditional ukiyo-e with manga and anime to create contemporary works. Inspired by Van Gogh and Hiroshige, his art captures cities and daily life as a visual diary of his experiences and Japanese identity.
"Time is a continuous thread that connects the past, the present, and the future, never ceasing in its movement."