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AL1 in TOKYO - JAPAN 19th May 2008

Al1 means Al+one = ALONE.... This sad reality will be shown in Tokyo Gallery through you, through real stories and real facts in order to alert the audience: Look around you not only yourself. Real stories fromthe internet based on AL 1 concept transform to paintings on canvas. Articles from the net describe the paintings.
“Independent”, but alone
30x48cm

M
ax is one of more than 10 million Americans age 65 or older who live alone, according to the Census Bureau. Although the majority remain independent and active, as longevity increases, a growing number find that independence can have a downside: isolation.
Some isolated older people have children or relatives, but they live at a distance or rarely visit. Others never married or had children, or they've outlived their children. Some volunteers meet practical needs. Every other Sunday, Steve and Holly Clark of Norwood, N.J., drive 45 minutes to deliver groceries to a 94-year-old man who lives alone in a house that's been his home for 50 years.




"Bondage" , 70x50cm

I 've always kept my self alone having bondage sessions and sex separate, but I think that after this wonderful experience, I wont be able to keep them apart. I quite enjoyed the feeling to be alone and look of having purple breasts! Prepare to be spanked, tickled and tied up - all in the pursuit of fun and adventure that is! This saucy little kit will have you experiencing new things and pushing your own boundaries! Bondage 101 contains all the ingredients you'll need for an unadulterated night of pure pleasure...and a little pain! Containing 36 adventure cards, two dice, a wooden paddle, a mask and a long black scarf - this will perk up your love life and have you begging for more. So prepare for some excitement and indulge in some hanky panky! Warning: This is an explicit game not for the faint hearted!


"Leave me alone". 50x45 cm

Even at work I can’t feel relaxed at my office. The sad reality expands more and more. The loss of employee privacy rights in the workplace is a growing concern among employees, attorneys, and civil libertarian groups. Although employers in banks, telecommunications, securities exchange, in hi-tech industries, and in other workplaces justify using video surveillance in the workplace to monitor employee behavior to chiefly promote safety, improve productivity, and stop theft, protecting employee privacy must be a top concern. For if the courts find that the employer’s surveillance methods are less than fair, that firm may find itself knee-deep in lawsuits that could have been prevented. According to a 2005 survey conducted by the American Management Association, more than half of the companies surveyed use video monitoring to prevent theft, violence and sabotage (51% in 2005 vs. 33% in 2001). In addition, the number of companies that use video surveillance to track employees’ performance has also increased, with 10% now videotaping selected job functions and 6% videotaping all employees. Among firms that use video surveillance, 85% notify employees.

"Geek". 45x50cm

In September, South Korea held the first international symposium on Internet addiction. “Korea has been most aggressive in embracing the Internet,”. “Now we have to lead in dealing with its consequences.” Though some health experts here and abroad question whether overuse of the Internet or computers in general is an addiction in the strict medical sense, many agree that obsessive computer use has become a growing problem in many countries. Doctors in China and Taiwan have begun reporting similar disorders in their youth. In the United States, estimates that up to nine million Americans may be at risk for the disorder, which he calls pathological computer use. Only a handful of clinics in the United States specialize in treating it, he said. “Korea is on the leading edge,” Dr. Block said. “They are ahead in defining and researching the problem, and recognize as a society that they have a major issue.” The rescue camp, in a forested area about an hour south of Seoul, was created to treat the most severe cases. This year, the camp held its first two 12-day sessions, with 16 to 18 male participants each time. (South Korean researchers say an overwhelming majority of compulsive computer users are male.)


the right to be left alone.
35x30cm

This case is about "the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilized men," namely "the right to be left alone.






“Hallo”. 50x45cm

Facing Terrorism.
The threats of terrorism have left us all fearful and anxious. American’s stress level is up and people talk about being anxious and afraid. We worry about the possibility of another terrorist attack. We feel stressed because we don’t know what to expect from day to day. This is a particularly difficult time for older adults who live alone. While older adults have family and friends to turn to, there are times when it is just scary to live alone. It can be especially frightening when you are an older adult. Do one thing at a time. Keep a routine. Try these tips. Maintain your regular sleep schedule, Eat regularly and well, Exercise is a stress-buster, Keep your usual schedule, Maintain contact with friends and family, Keep in touch. Know your neighbors, Talk to yourself, Listen first, then talk to yourself.

Nice View. 30x30cm

My family has gone through a rough patch in the past year with my younger brother. I got left out by my family while they were dealing with all the trials they had, and I felt rejected.
But then I stumbled across this verse, and all those feelings melted away. This verse has given me hope that I’m not alone. I’m not worried about their attention anymore; I have God’s.
I am joining the Air Force soon, and this verse is going to be something I remember every day. I am going to basic training where I will be broken down, and then rebuilt. I can never forget this verse, I depend on it. God is amazing, and I don’t know where I would be right now if I didn’t have him to lean on.

Standalone. 30x58cm

Robots could one day demand the same citizen's rights as humans, according to a study by the British government.The paper says a "monumental shift" could occur if robots develop to the point where they can reproduce, improve themselves or develop artificial intelligence. The research suggests that at some point in the next 20 to 50 years robots could be granted rights. If this happened the robots would have certain responsibilities such as voting, the obligation to pay taxes, and perhaps serving compulsory military service. Conversely, society would also have a duty of care to their new digital citizens. It also warns that the rise of robots could put a strain on resources and the environment. "These scans are tools for government to identify risks and opportunities in the future," said Sir David.

Just Married and I Want to be ALONE. 30x48cm

I don't know you so I can't tell you what to do. I can tell you that as a teenager and young man I thought I was gay and then decided I was bisexual, got
married and thought I could make this work. I'm 42 now and still married and unhappy. if you are a gay your feelings are NOT going to go away! Mine haven't.








Love alone animals. 30x30cm

You need to teach your dog to be more independent! You should allow your dog to shadow you around the home. • Never give your attention when he demands it! Only give him attention when he has stopped demanding it or when you want too. This will help for when he is anxious when he is left alone, and not able to receive attention. • When you leave your dog, it must be kept low key to stop your dog getting anxious. • When you return home you must keep it low keep. • Don’t ‘say bye’ to your dog when you are leaving the house.Your dog will understand your bye as I am leaving you alone now and he will start to become anxious. • Make sure you exercise your dog before leaving her for long periods of time; this will help to tire her out. • You need to leave interesting toys & chews for your dog to play with. • You need to teach your dog to be alone. • You also need to start leaving him in the house for a few minutes, then return. This will help build his confidence up with being left alone & you will return.

Where is the socket?. 50x70cm

Me and my laptop. I don’t need cables and sockets. Just I want to stay alone.You want to know the reason for the smiles on my face and my obsession with my laptop! There is a new iPhone bug that has the capability to run internet on your laptop with Edge connection that is authorized only to run an iPhone. Join the club of iPhone hackers and run internet on your laptop on Apple’s expense. Watch the youtube to find out how this is done! Pretty nifty trick… oh my god ….. my laptop runs out of battery….. where is the socket?






Astronaut. 50x58cm

Mankind will need to venture far beyond planet Earth to ensure the long-term survival of our species, according to the world's best known scientist, If you don’t want to be left alone on earth go “out” in space! Professor Stephen Hawking. Returning to a theme he has voiced many times before, the Cambridge University cosmologist said today that space-rockets propelled by the kind of matter/antimatter annihilation technology popularised in Star Trek would be needed to help Homo sapiens colonise hospitable planets orbiting alien stars. And he disclosed his own ambition to go into space. "Maybe Richard Branson will help me," he said, a reference to the space tourism plans of Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson, using the privately built SpaceShipOne to take people into space from 2008.