What is Relight Committee
The term “Social Sculptor” was coined as a homage to the concept/philosophy of "social sculpture" proposed by Joseph Beuys (1921-1986).

In 2015, the Relight Committee was formed with a diverse group of volunteers spanning multiple generations. They united to support the challenges and objectives of the Relight Project and to steer its direction. Building on that experience, in 2016, we launched the citizen university. This in itself was our social action, challenging the notion of nurturing and cultivating social sculptors, offering a learning environment not limited to the confines of art but understanding art as an agent of change.

Our programs incorporated both domestic and international perspectives, intertwining art and society, invited "social sculptors," and facilitated multidimensional discussions and collaborative learning opportunities. From practical programs where participants took the lead in developing concrete projects in Roppongi, Minato Ward, to acquiring practical skills and nurturing the ability to explore new territories within their fields, our objective was to increase the number of individuals who gain a deeper understanding of the potential of art and cultivate the power to carve out their domains.