Museum Introduction Video 美術館紹介動画
"Smarl," a messenger delivering love, peace, and smiles.
愛と平和、笑顔を届ける
メッセンジャー『スマール』
The Museum's Mascot Character"Smarl"
Smarl is a special being who travels across parallel worlds, freely moving between planets beyond Earth and the real world.
Perhaps it's like an alter ego that journeys through the worlds I imagine wanting to see or visit (haha).
However, Smarl is not just traveling aimlessly; it has a mission. That mission is to spread "love," "peace," and "smiles" in every world it encounters.
Together with its guardians, Smarl travels through various dimensions and otherworldly realms, bringing warm smiles to the inhabitants it meets.
The moment anyone sees Smarl, they can't help but smile, feeling their heart healed.
China Hisao 知名 久夫
Profile
Born in Matsuda, Ginoza Village, Okinawa Prefecture in 1952 Held 23 solo exhibitions and numerous group and special exhibitions Member of the Shinjyo Art Association and Okinawa Art Federation until May 2023 Spent 11 years building a handmade art museum using construction waste, and opened the private "Hisao Art Museum" in January 2023 Main theme: "The Mysterious World of the Universe and Life"
Awards
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20th Okinawa Art Exhibition (Tsuboya Elementary School), First Selection at Age 16
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28th Shinjyo Art Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum), Encouragement Award
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29th Shinjyo Art Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum), Honorable Mention
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16th Prefectural Art Festival, Fine Arts Exhibition, "White Hall", Encouragement Award (won four more times after)
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17th Prefectural Art Festival, Sculpture Division, Encouragement Award for "Runner"
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1st Ryuseki Art Award Exhibition, Honorable Mention for "Paradise Road"
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2nd Ryuseki Art Award Exhibition, Honorable Mention for "Ten Directions"
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20th Prefectural Art Festival, Fine Arts Exhibition, Encouragement Award for "Untitled"
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46th Okinawa Art Exhibition, Painting Division, Encouragement Award for "Between Heaven and Earth"
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28th Okinawa Times Arts Award, Encouragement Award
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5th Akemio Exhibition, Bronze Award for "Composition of Aircraft Shadows"
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72nd Okinawa Art Exhibition, Painting Division, Encouragement Award for "Otherworldly Stories"
Greeting ごあいさつ
I created a museum as an art piece
Hello, I am Hisao China, the director.
Our theme is "The Mysterious World of the Universe and Life."
The universe itself is life, and its mystery lies in the intricate and profound connections that link all things, tangible and intangible, from the micro to the macro—including humans, animals, plants, microorganisms, and more.
For this reason, we cherish all forms of life.
This philosophy is reflected not only in my artworks but also in the building itself.
Inside the museum, we display over 500 pieces of artwork, including paintings and sculptures created over more than 50 years. The museum itself, handcrafted from reclaimed building materials, is also worth seeing.
Cafe カフェ
A space where you can enjoy both the museum and the café at the same time
How about enjoying a carefully hand-dripped coffee while soaking in the afterglow of the art? We also offer toast made with slightly sweet pumpkin bread. In this wonderful space, surrounded by art, you can feel the warmth of wooden tables and enjoy the view of the sea and forest from the windows.
