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Why not use wonderful designs for your wallpaper?
Why don’t you make the desktop of your PC look more attractive with wonderful designs created by Shin Kuranuki, one of the major artists of the Artbility. Enjoy each of his works that will be added monthly.
No.10 “Hiking through the Cosmos Flowers”
By the railway tracks we go where through cosmos blossoms. What a beautiful day for an outing!
No.9 “The Eight Views of Hagi Boat Tour”
Autumn is in the air, and I decide to go on a little outing.
No.8 “Steam Train Coming over the Bridge”
A steam train has come across the fields and mountains to our town.
No.7 “Cycling along Kikugahama Beach”
Let’s ride our bikes to Kikugahama before the midday sun starts beating down.
No.6 “Oshikurago: A Traditional Japanese Boat Race”
The seasonal rains have let up for a moment, and the boat glides along the river.
No.5 “Afternoon on the Aiba River”
All day, reflected in the gently moving stream, I watch the carp swimming.
No.4 “Viewing the Cherry Blossoms in Shizuki Park”
We’re off for a picnic beneath the cherry trees in Shizuki Park.
No.3 “Café on Station Street”
No.2 “The Station: From Town to Neighborhood, Neighborhood to Town”
Shall I go shopping in town today, or leisurely play the tourist?
No.1 “Good morning. The town at morn.”
Good morning. The same old cheerful voices echo through the streets.
Profile of Shin Kuranuki
Shin Kuranuki was born in 1969 in Yamaguchi Prefecture and currently lives in Hagi. He works from the Atelier Kura, right in front of his home, and holds frequent exhibitions. With his live shows at shopping arcades he adds a dash of color to the community. One of his current interests is producing picture books, and he is working on quite a range of pieces.
Awards
1998 Nagano Art Paralympic Street Corner Award
2006 Governor’s Award (Painting Division), 12th Yamaguchi Prefecture Disability Arts and Culture Festival
Honorable Mention, Canet “Love Cats!” Awards
2007 Karst Award, Poscon?! 07, Akiyoshidai International Art Village
11th Artbility - Hitachi Capital Special Award
20th Artbility Award
Hi, my name is Shin Kuranuki, and this is my town, where imagination and reality come together. Here, on the backdrop of my hometown of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, I intend to depict everyday tales of rabbits and cats and dogs and foxes. Over the next year, why not enjoy strolling through the byways of my town, just like you were on a trip?
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- 2008 Mr.Hiromichi Iida, one of the major artists of the Artbility.
- 2007 Ms.Ayako Tanabe, one of the major artists of the Artbility.
- 2006 Mr.Kouta Hirayama, one of the major artists of the Artbility.
- 2005 Ms.Ikuyo Nomura, one of the major artists of the Artbility.
- 2004 Mr.Wataru Ozaki, one of the major artists of the Artbility.
