［6/27-7/30] Highlight Exhibition in July 2024: Wood Carving Artist Atsuto Yasumoto ＠ Koza Crafts Shop Fundou

The exhibition in July will highlight wood carving artist Atsuto Yasumoto's works.♪

Yasumoto was born in Nara Prefecture and trained as a Buddhist sculptor in Kyoto and Toyama.
In 2020, he moved to Okinawa, where he has been fascinated by the nature, history, and culture of Okinawa. He creates works with motifs of Okinawa, such as sea and land creatures, people, and festivals.
As a woodcarver, he is also involved in the restoration of "Chuzan Seido," a flat plaque in the main hall of Shuri Castle.
Please come and see Yasumoto's humorous works up close.

Koza Crafts Shop Fundou (pronounced "Foondoo") is an antenna shop for craftsmen in Okinawa City, displaying and selling ceramics, woven and dyed goods, glassware, and other items made by members of the Okinawa City Crafts Industry Promotion Association. The Koza Crafts Shop Fundou also offers a variety of hands-on activities that both children and adults can enjoy together, perfect for families, couples, and friends, as well as for creating memories while sightseeing. For more information, please contact Koza Crafts Shop Fundou.