The Window of the Sea Wind by Hitoshi Tanaka from Japan. Granite, 2011
“The light and wind will pass through this window. So the hearts of the people will also journey through this window.” – Hitoshi Tanaka
Blue Hill
Artist Statement
The visitors to Blue Hill can see the blue sky and ocean through this window. Those who visit from the sea can see quiet and beautiful Blue Hill through this window. The light and wind will pass through this window. So the hearts of the people will also journey through this window.
This sculpture, made of stone, is Blue Hill’s “Welcome Window.”
Artist Biography
Hitoshi Tanaka was born in Miyazaki, Japen in 1949. Graduated from Miyazaki University in 1972. Completed his expertise at Saga University. During 1982-1986, he worked on Kyushu arts. Since 1986, including Kyushu Contemporary Sculptures Exhibition, he attended a lot of international activities. In japan, he was awarded the Yokohama prizes for two consecutive years in 1996. He attended a lot of sculpture symposium, colony and festivals as artist. The sculptures which he created were exhibited in parks, squares and public buildings in Japan’s different cities.