Title: A-bomb survivor's portrait tells the story

Author: Masakazu Masuda; Kyoto Association of 2nd & 3rd Generation Hibakusha (Atomic Bomb Survivors) Caretaker (Japan)

Abstract: Four years ago my parents, who were survivors of the atomic bomb incident, sadly passed away without saying a word about their experience.

Afraid that their story would fade into history,

I thought of doing something as a second generation representative of those who suffered the calamity.

Through repeated dialogue with the A-bomb survivors, they could pass on to me their experience of their lives in portraits.

I wanted to express the feelings that the A-bomb survivors couldn't express in words, through a picture, so I talked with each of them for about 2 to 5 hours before I started drawing, and after that I spent about one to three months making oil using classical techniques. I have drawn portraits of 16 people since then.

I expect to hold dialogues with many people through solo exhibitions, painting exhibitions, etc., and hope to contribute to world peace.

The portraits drawn have been presented to the survivors.

Video: https://youtu.be/NqT1lj8ADiM