How did Matthew Barney get to record Drawing Restraint 9 on the Nisshin Maru?

Matthew Barney filmed "Drawing Restraint 9" aboard the Nisshin Maru, a whaling ship, as part of his artistic exploration of themes surrounding nature, industry, and the body. The production was made possible through a collaboration with the Japanese whaling company, which allowed him to access the ship during its whaling expedition. This unique setting facilitated Barney's vision of merging performance art with the stark realities of whaling, creating a compelling narrative that critiques both ecological and cultural issues.