First experience of 'Pen Talk Appreciation'. Enjoying the world of art by exchanging words.
A parent and child participated in a pen talk appreciation workshop at the Shimane Prefectural Museum, experiencing a unique way to engage with art and reflecting on inclusivity.Summary
A parent and child participated as volunteer staff in the 'Pen Talk Appreciation Workshop' held at the Shimane Prefectural Museum for the 'Shimane to the World - 150th Anniversary of Birth: Ishibashi Kazunobu Exhibition.' They invited Kazunoya Ogasawara, a guide for the hearing-impaired. Initially unfamiliar with the concept, they gained understanding through pre-workshop meetings. The experience offered a fresh approach to art appreciation where feelings are conveyed by writing rather than speaking. This allowed for a slower, more focused engagement with the works. Their child noted that writing down thoughts was interesting and avoided the noise or influence of others often found in verbal discussions. The experience reinforced the idea that art appreciation should offer various forms to suit individual needs, rather than a single standard method, highlighting the importance of reasonable accommodation and a symbiotic society.
(Source：komei.or.jp)