ExtraBold collaborated on the production of Kazuto Imura's large-scale work "bulbocodium," which is currently on display at the Matsumoto Architectural Art Festival.

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"bulbocodium," a large-scale work by artist Kazuto Imura, with which our company collaborated on the production, is on display at the " Matsumoto Architectural Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE ," which will be held from November 3rd (Tue, holiday) to December 13th (Sun), 2026.

"bulbocodium" was selected for "ART X JAPAN CONTEXT" and exhibited at Tokyo Midtown in March 2026. Our company was responsible for everything from 3D scanning and 3D data creation to large-format 3D printing, contributing to the artwork's production.

The artwork was created using " CR LIMEX ," an environmentally friendly carbon-recycled material developed by TBM Co., Ltd. Our large-format 3D printer " EXF-12 " and collaborative robot-type 3D printer " REX-BUTLER " were used.

Photos of CR LIMEX and the 3D printing process

The in-house developed large-scale 3D additive manufacturing machine "EXF-12" and the collaborative robot-based multi-axis printer "REX-BUTLER"

"bulbocodium" is a work that takes inspiration from Narcissus of Greek mythology and reinterprets the idea of "loving oneself" in a positive light. The dome surrounding the work, which is approximately 2.1m high and 2.5m in diameter, is a reference to the self-pollinating daffodil "Narcissus bulbocodium."

The exhibition will be held at atelier m4 Imamachi Studio (formerly Moriwaki Cutlery Shop), about a 5-minute walk from Matsumoto Station. Whether you saw the exhibition in Tokyo or missed it, this is a great opportunity to see the works up close again.

We encourage you to visit the venue and experience firsthand the scale of the artwork, the intricate details, and the overall space.