Transcending Space, Time, and Disability at the Mizunoki Museum of Art

A large tree with various colorful clay creations positioned upon it. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

Yamamoto talking to the students of Sakura-gakkyū. (© Nippon.com)

Students had fun mixing colors into the clay. (© Nippon.com)

The students discussed with each other where to put their hearts. (© Nippon.com)

Tree Heart, displayed on the second floor at the Mizunoki Museum of Art. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

The children visited the gallery to learn from Okuyama about how art is exhibited. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

Two pieces on display at the rear of the ground floor at the Mizunoki Museum of Art. The individuality of the children shines out from their work. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

Students talk about their pictures with Yamamoto. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

There is a harmony among the unique creatures. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

According to their creators, the cuttings all make unusual sounds: koto-koto, suupon, paka, nyoki-nyoki, and so on. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

It was charming to see the children reposition their clay pieces on Tree Heart. After all, this is the artist’s prerogative. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

In Okuyama’s words, “The children’s creativity is our nourishment.” (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

Passersby can get a peek at the exhibition through the museum’s huge windows. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

Pieces from the museum’s collection hang next to the Sakura-gakkyū students’ works, producing a “dialog.” (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

The Mizunoki Museum of Art is in 100-year old building that was once a barbershop and home in Kyoto. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)

Okuyama is positive about the future of the Mizunoki Museum of Art. (Photo by Kuroiwa Masakazu; © 96Box)