"A Diverse Range of Expressions of Sakurajima" MBC Sakurajima Art Exhibition Grand Prizes Decided
The grand prizes for the MBC Sakurajima Art Exhibition, featuring 263 entries, have been decided.Summary
The judging for the MBC Sakurajima Art Exhibition, a competition for paintings and crafts themed around "Sakurajima" and "Hometown Scenery/Flowers," was held on February 18th, determining the grand prize winners. Out of 263 submissions, the Grand Prize in the "Sakurajima" category went to Kiburi Takahashi from Gifu Prefecture for "Eating the Burning Breath," praised for its vivid colors and the perspective of an out-of-prefecture resident. The Grand Prize in the "Hometown Scenery/Flowers" category was awarded to Shimako Nakamata of Satsumasendai City for "Rose Garden." Additionally, the "Sakurajima Art Label Prize," for the label of the shochu "Sakurajima," was won by Takuji Ishihara of Hioki City for his work "Daily Life." The winning pieces will be exhibited starting February 21st at the Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, as the usual venue, Kagoshima City Museum of Art, is undergoing facility construction.
(Source：TBS NEWS DIG)