It has been decided to exhibit Mr. Isshu Tamura’s “Okiagari Koboshi” (a kind of Roly-poly Figurine) at the Okiagari Koboshi Project in Taiwan. Mr. Tamura was introduced to us through Yoshii Shop — a recipient of our foundation’s “Asian Culture Award (ACA)”.

Report on the awarding of "Asian Culture Award (ACA)" certificate of appreciation:
https://www.m-ecf.com/en/news/20200901_2/

[Outline of the Okiagari Koboshi Exhibition in Taiwan]
The founder of the exhibition, Mr. Kenzo Takada, created the event as a symbol of understanding and support for the reconstruction of Fukushima after the Great Earthquake of Eastern Japan. Through the international project, which has been running since 2013, we have been asking artists all over the world to share their thoughts and perspectives by painting and exhibiting the okiagari koboshi figurines.

Mr. Takada foresees that it will be difficult to visit Taiwan due to the COVID-19 situation, so he will be broadcasting a video message at the venue that he took around the end of July.

Facebook Okiagari Koboshi Exhibition in Taiwan
https://www.facebook.com/OkiagariKoboshiProjectTW

Instagram Okiagari Koboshi, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/koboshi2020/?igshid=1wfk2jguaswmo

【台北實踐大學敏初廳】
（Shih Chien University）台北市中山區大直街70號
展期：2020年10月29日〜11月7日 (展期間無休) 13:00～19:00
開幕典禮：2020年10月28 日(三)　16:30 入場　17:00 開始

【國立臺灣工藝研究發展中心 台北當代工藝設計分館3樓】
（The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute）台北市中正區南海路41號
展期：2020年11月12日〜11月22日 (16日休館) 9: 30～17: 30
開幕典禮：2020年11月12 日(四) 13:30 入場 14:00 開始
台北當代工藝設計分館7F

【共同主辦實踐大學國立臺灣工藝研究發展中心】
不倒翁小法師台灣執行委員會

【贊助單位東方文化支援財團】

【協助單位】
台灣伊都錦股份有限公司

【指導單位文化部公益財團法人日本台灣交流協會臺北事務所】

Instagram Koboshi, 2020 Koboshi; Mr. Isshu Tamura's works and comments:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFrsqUrBT5P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
“Since this was rather sudden and since time is scarce I tried to prepare a succinct and simple comment. In order to express energy and passion I painted the entire figure in scarlet red. For the facial features I used silver lacquer and modeled the expression after a kabuki performer’s makeup. I’ve heard that kabuki actors use this style of makeup to emphasize their facial expressions. I hope that when someone meets this little figurine they can sense a touch of humor and gentleness beneath the I-can-do-it!! toughness of the character. I wish the best for all the people who have overcome hardships in Fukushima and hope their horizon will grow broader and brighter.”