In 2002, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Kikumana” by Yasuhiro Yoshiura (Computer Animation) with a Honorary Mention.
People today seem to have a tendency to live only in one s solitary world not having contacts with others . Every individual might have different taste in what to do in his / her isolated world, but it is possible to conclude that their common point is keeping on getting information.
About Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Yasuhiro Yoshiura (J), born 1980, attended the Department of Art and Information Design, faculty of Design, Kyusyu Institute of Design (national university). At present he belongs to Professor Tsuruno's seminar, in the same university.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.