Here is the full text of the talk I gave when I spoke at THE WING TOKYO 2025 in conjunction with the exhibition.
What I felt from the birth of a life
Two years ago, when I gave birth to my daughter, I was deeply moved by the birth of a life. While she made my world shine, she also made me wonder, "Why are there endless problems in this world, and why do people hurt one another?" Not a single life that is born deserves to hurt others or to be hurt.
The power of an environment full of love
It is in an environment full of love that people gain strength and can have a positive influence on themselves and others. Yet many people today suffer from stress and loneliness, and finding peace of mind has become difficult.
The healing power of art
Art is an effective means of deepening our understanding of ourselves and others, and through empathy and understanding it brings the greatest healing. Drawing on the Japanese concept of yaoyorozu no kami, the eight million gods, in which a soul is believed to dwell in all things, I want to express warm energy and the possibilities and beauty of people through art, and to help foster an awareness that lets everyone live richly, true to themselves.
I am convinced that when each of you believes in the power of the love within, each of you can change yourself and the world in a better direction. May this message be one that shares that hope.
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This is a record of the speech I gave when I spoke at THE WING TOKYO 2025 in conjunction with the exhibition, published as it was delivered.
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