30th Anniversary of Manga Artist Fumiyo Kouno Exhibition: Birds Fly, Rabbits Hop, Flowers Sway, Running, Falling, A Long Road
An exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of manga artist Fumiyo Kouno's career, tracing her journey through over 500 original drawings and materials.Summary
This exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the career of Fumiyo Kouno, a leading Japanese manga artist, showcasing her journey through over 500 original manga drawings, sketches, and notes, ranging from pre-debut illustrations to her latest works. Held at the Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art, the event highlights the charm of Kouno's diverse art, unique to a region promoting itself as a "Manga Prefecture." Kouno works without assistants, lending her original drawings the appeal of "single pieces of art," characterized by a consistent, endearing style coupled with continuous experimentation in each work. A variety of related events are scheduled, including an opening talk with Kouno and the exhibition supervisor, a live painting session, a one-day manga workshop focusing on a local folk song, a wall-doodling workshop, a fan letter corner, and guided gallery tours. Additionally, related projects include a free screening series of films selected by Kouno and an exhibition of works chosen by her from the museum's collection.
(Source：ART iT)