The series began with Oya's observations of everyday life. Since she doesn't like to get wet in the rain, she always carries an umbrella, even if there's only a 1% chance of rain. As a result, when it rains, Oya, with her umbrella, is able to take a leisurely stroll through the rain. It was during these walks that Oya began to notice how people who forgot their umbrellas would use anything they could find as a temporary shelter.

In order to avoid getting wet as much as possible, people ignored the stares of others and briefly bonded with those “strange umbrellas” in the rain. These objects temporarily lose their original function, just as a chair is meant for sitting, but when used in the rain, its role is reversed. Or the Amazon delivery box, which can be seen everywhere, and which, when upside down, makes the user look angry with Amazon's iconic smiley face logo.

Using anything as a rain shield may seem clever and practical, but in reality, it feels more like a temporary performance. The most creative and artistic things are often made by people accidentally in their daily lives. People don’t always set out to create something—they just make things happen.

Now, even on sunny days, Oya often looks down the street for items that could serve as makeshift “umbrellas.”

installation, drawings, La Cambre, 2025