KAWANO Yoshitaro
Born: 18 March 1874 – Died: 17 June 1944
Particulars:
Yoshitaro was born in Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. Although his wife and daughter lived in Kumamoto Prefecture, he was living and working as a farmer in Kanaky / New Caledonia when the Pacific War broke out. He was taken to Australia to be interned at Loveday Internment Camp in South Australia. He died of bronchitis and myocardial degeneration at the age of 70. His grave is in the Japanese Cemetery in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.
–Mayu Kanamori
More info:
Yoshiko Ito and Takuya Ito
Artist/s Statement:
Kawano Yoshitaro was a farmer from Kumamoto’s Yachiyo Notsumura. A collage of images featuring the 600-year-old giant tree, renowned in Hikawa (formerly Notsumura), was created alongside the iconic Higo Camellia flower. The giant tree represents deep roots and the branching paths of life, while the Higo Camellia symbolises bravery, strength, and the resilient spirit of warriors.
Artist Bio:
Yoshiko Ito and Takuya Ito are a mother and son team. Japanese born and based in Sydney, Australia, they have a long standing relationship with the people of Cowra where the Japanese Cemetery is situated. Yoshiko is a visual artist, metalsmith, and origamist. Takuya is a digital and screen based artist and animator.