A final meeting in the jury room with all jurors assembled. The discussion became quite heated due to the high level of the artwork on display.
The five jurors emerge on stage and offer their encouragement and gentle critique to the artists.
Exhibitors listen intently to the jurors, waiting breathlessly for the announcement to come.
With three hundred sixty five points, Masao Kinoshita was awarded first prize, complete with an original certificate from Chairman Murakami. Congratulations! We look forward to what the future brings for you.
The uniqueness and high quality of Kinoshita’s sculptures really made them stand out.
Ranked second was Atsuo Suzuki, who got three hundred forty five points. His exhibition took up 5 booth spaces and was truly amazing.
Koki Kizawa and Takaki Kida of Sekaigekijo received three hundred forty three points and ranked third place. They created their own original universe using driftwood.
With the announcements of the top three ranked artists done, the the award ceremony reached its climax.
Yui received the Teruhisa Kitahara award and paused for a photo with Mr. Kitahara.
For his futuristic sculptural objects, Kogei Hitoha ranked fifth place. By the way, it’s possible to go inside the sculpture.
An exhibitor being interviewed. Here’s your chance!
All the exhibitors gathered anxiously in front of the notice board to await the announcement of the audience survey results.
