Starting in 2009 and in its third year, this competition features works
submitted by the public with the winner earning the privilege of holding a solo
exhibition. The grand prize will be decided from among the six finalists and
their pieces: Midori Sakakibara, ‘Yogajijii’; Natsuo Toyama, ‘Kokeshi Jihen’;
Naganasayo, ‘Imozurushiki’; Fancomi, ‘Fantastic Communication’; Chiharu
Mitsumochi, ‘Samishisa no oni’ and Nanae Yamada, ‘Sakana to Watashi’.
The final judging will take place during the exhibition on Thursday September
2.
