Traveling Mood with Exquisite Oil Paintings: Exhibition by Former Art Teacher Mr. Mori, 89, in Hikone
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An exhibition featuring about 60 oil paintings by former art teacher Mr. Mori, 89, is held in Hikone, faithfully recreating domestic and international landscapes.Summary
An exhibition featuring about 60 oil paintings by former art teacher Mr. Mori, 89, is currently being held at the Ibuki Yakusou no Sato Cultural Center in Harushiro, Hikone City. The works faithfully recreate landscapes such as Mt. Ibuki, post towns, and European streets in France and Italy. Mr. Mori was born and raised at the foot of Mt. Ibuki and has served as the principal of the Japanese School in Nigeria and Harushiro Elementary School. In 2024, he received the "Zuiho Soko Sho" (Order of the Precious Clasp) in recognition of his achievements in public service. Even in his late 80s, he continues to devote himself to creation by visiting his studio daily and also presides over an art class.
(Source：中日新聞Web)