MAIZAKI Shoichi
Born: 17 April 1889 – Died: 10 March 1942
Particulars:
Shoichi was born in Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. He had an agricultural business in Hienghène in Kanaky / New Caledonia when the Pacific War broke out. His wife, son, and daughter lived in what is now Hikawacho in the Yashiro district of Kumamoto Prefecture. When he was brought to Australia, he had 130 francs in cash, which was handed over to the authorities at Hay Internment Camp. Aged 52, he died of Hodgkin disease less than three months later. His grave is in the Japanese Cemetery in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.
–Mayu Kanamori
More info:
Masako Ogawa
Artist/s Statement:
I made this work while recalling the Kikuchi train that used to run in Kumamoto Prefecture near the hometown of Maizaki san. I entrusted the Kikuchi train with my prayer for a future without wars.
Artist Bio:
Masako Ogawa was born in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. She has been living in Australia for over 35 years. She currently works as a sessional tutor in translation and interpreting at Western Sydney University, and as a freelance translator and interpreter.