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St. Luke's Gallery - Shonoro Yamanaka's Works Exhibition

[Apricot peony] January 22, 2013 14:00

The cold weather is even more severe this winter.
Many people may have caught a cold and went to the hospital.
Recently, there seem to be many hospitals that decorate paintings so that patients and visitors can relax even a little, probably because of the idea of art therapy.
But isn't it rare that there are two "art galleries" itself, like St. Luke's International Hospital?


According to the gallery's guide, it is "a place where mental communication between patients and their families and medical staff is born with art", "Providing a space where patients can heal and calm, and improving the body from a mental point of view It is aimed at art therapy that leads to. "


The first gallery is located at the restaurant entrance on the first floor of the main building, and the second gallery is located in the corridor between the main building and the old building on the second floor, but both plates drawn by Dr. Hinohara are displayed, not only paintings, but also books and sculptures. , Crafts and other wonderful works that are relaxing are on display.

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Under such circumstances, at the first gallery, the annual exhibition of Shonoro Yamanaka will be held from February 4 (Mon) to 9 (Sat).

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A painter from the local Hatchobori, Shonoro Yamanaka, is a person who gently paints small animals such as cats and dogs with a delicate touch with pastel.
He did not receive special education in painting, but happened to draw cats at home for rehabilitation, but this became his main business, and he became a painter after the age of 40.


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Yuko Emon, a former NHK announcer who died of cancer, is also in charge of illustrations for the picture book "Rabbit no Yuk" that honors the importance of life and the affection of his brothers.


Many people have become fans, and this time it will surely soften the hearts of many people this time, I think that it will surely soften the hearts of many people .



Shonoro Yamanaka's work exhibition

St. Luke's First Gallery (1st floor of St. Luke's International Hospital)
February 4 (Mon)-9 (Sat)
From 9:00 to 17:00 (16:00 on the last day)