Hiroko Kato

2001, Japan, Painting

The dynamic movement of the Universe Seen through the overlapping pentagons In the lotus leaves. By painting leaves of the lotus in overlapping pentagons, the painter expresses the power of the Universe, the power to move this planet Earth just as Jung expressed the “movement of physical matter “in the number “five”. It is...

Hiroko Kato

2002, Japan, Painting

I am sad yet not alone Being supported There are sporadic moments of happy dreams The painting depicts two people; the person at the back is staying closely to the person in front as if to bring comfort. Having suffered leprosy, it was an unhappy life but there were happy moments, at times, when encouraged by people whom...

Kiyonaga Oyama

1996, Japan, Painting

The artist is originally from Amami. This picture has been in many exhibitions and is very popular. He originally considered “Wild Pig” for the title, but Mr. Yasuhiko Yoshiyama suggested that “Amami Pig” was better, so that became the name. Kinyokai （金陽会） The Kinyokai is a painting group started by residents of Kikuch...

Hiroko Kato

2009, Japan, Painting

The moon Reflecting on the tiny surface of the pond Where nymphs enjoy bathing tonight The forest fairies are bathing happily in a pond on a moonlit night.

Chen Anhua

2008, China, Painting

Chang-Won Cho

Korea, Painting

“As you know, I am not a professional artist. If you ask why I paint, it is to pass on the tragic history of Hansen’s disease in Korea, and the especially sad history of Sorokdo to future generations, with the wish that this tragic history will never be repeated. Please forgive me if my artistic technique and depth are not su...

Zhao Zaizhao

2009, China, Painting

Chang-Won Cho

Korea, Painting

Bitori Incident In August 1957, patients and former patients living at 永福園 wanted to move to the island of Bitori, but the residents opposed this and many people were killed or injured. 永福園 is a village of persons affected by Hansen’s disease formed in South Korea’s Gyeongsangnam-do in 1949. After seven or eight year...

Shigetoshi Nakahara

2003, Japan, Painting

Kinyokai （金陽会） The Kinyokai is a painting group started by residents of Kikuchi Keifuen in 1953. At that time, one of the male nurses did oil painting, and he would teach a group of residents who were interested in painting. The only time he had available was at lunchtime on Fridays, so that is when they met and how the...