Narrative of Falling Flowers
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Nishi Joan
- subsidy category
- Startup Grant
- Grant Type
- single year individual
Reiwa 5 (2023) 1st Startup Grant
Business Overview
The National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry is a historic hospital that has been in Tokyo since shortly after World War II. Patients and hospital staff are grieving over the loss of cherry trees that have long been a favorite part of the hospital. By carving a Buddha out of a felled cherry tree branch and carving the memory of the tree rooted in the land, the history of the land is handed down to future generations, the cherry tree is given a new spirit, and the hospital and the people around it are created a place of emotional support.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Friday, Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 29th
- Venues
- National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (Kodaira City, Tokyo)
*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.
Profile
"Nishi Jozan"
Buddhist sculptor, sculptor. By carving images of Buddha and various faiths on objects that are usually overlooked or forgotten, the spirit of the memories and thoughts of the objects can be restored.
The main exhibitions are "The Art Festival Yamagata Biennale 2022," "The 26 Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art (2023)," "Ikebukuro Art Gathering 2023," etc.