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My Subject

Sculpture has long been deeply connected to our spiritual world through Buddhist statues and

other forms of expression.Using the same tools and techniques as a thousand years ago,

we reinterpret and create modern art from a new perspective.

We believe that we can bring moisture, comfort, and excitement to our living space, and even transform the environment into something more attractive.

I continued my creative work.

And modern people are fascinated by Buddhist statues from over a thousand years ago and

have a heart-to-heart conversation with them.

I have also been thinking about creating something that could be called a modern Buddhist statue.

What has supported my creations is universal and fundamental beauty that can stand the test of time.

Perhaps it was the joy and pain of reaching a destination.

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1952   Born in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

1974   Studied with the sculptor Wada Kengo from Numazu City and entered training

          as a private pupil

1984   Returning home, establishing an atelier in the Susono city, becoming independent and                  entering creative activities

1986   Completed the Gempo-routaishi statue of Zen temple (Ryutakuji) in                              

           Mishima city

1994    Solo exhibition (Numazu Citizen's Cultural Center)

1997    Completed 13 street sculptures over 3 years in Numazu city street

2001    Solo exhibition (Supporter Citizen's Cultural Center)

2003    Solo exhibition (Shizuoka City)

2005    Solo exhibition (Mishima City)

2016    Solo exhibition (Mishima City)

Photographed by Norio Saito of Saito Studio

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contact TEL.FAX 055-993-3868  mobile phone 090-1270-6740

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