"If you could realize the support around you and the love for those you support" Down syndrome artist Daiki Fujiwara Exhibition, Theme is "Human Connections" Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
An exhibition by Down syndrome artist Daiki Fujiwara in Imabari City focuses on the theme of "human connections."Summary
An exhibition featuring the work of Daiki Fujiwara, a 38-year-old artist with Down syndrome living in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, is currently being held in a local traditional house. Fujiwara began creating art after joining the art club in special needs school and has since gained recognition, including winning awards at Para Art exhibitions and having his prints adopted for local shop signs. The exhibition's theme is "Human Connections," and a gallery space showcases seven selected works, each accompanied by an episode from the family members and mentors who have supported him. His mother, Kimie, noted that the appeal of his work lies in his rich use of color and the theme of connection, stemming from his lifelong enjoyment of drawing faces. The organizing social welfare corporation aimed to highlight not only Fujiwara but also the people supporting him, hoping visitors would recognize the support systems and love involved. The exhibition runs from the 25th to the 27th of this month at the community facility "Dandan BASE."
(Source：TBS NEWS DIG)