MISHIRO Michitaro
Born: 12 January 1874 – Died: 17 August 1943
Particulars:
Michitaro was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan. He was a single man working as a farmer in Kanaky / New Caledonia when the Pacific War broke out. He was taken to Australia and interned at Loveday Internment Camp in South Australia. Aged 69, he died of bronchitis caused by cancer of the larynx. His grave is in the Japanese Cemetery in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.–Mayu Kanamori
More info:
Ren Yano
Artist/s Statement:
Michitaro san’s ‘Michi’ means ‘road’ in Japanese, so I combined my calligraphy of his name with a photo of a road. The road, surrounded by nature, goes on forever, and is bathed in glorious sunshine.
Artist Bio:
Ren Yano is a Japanese calligraphy artist and permanent resident of Australia, who brings the elegance of traditional Japanese art to Sydney’s cultural landscape. Notably, he showcased his craft by composing a heartfelt message of support for the Australian team at the Australian Olympic Committee office during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games. Ren has captivated his audiences at prestigious events such as Japan Expo, where he performs live demonstrations of large scale calligraphy, creating striking artworks with sweeping brushstrokes.