[Participating in the Yonago Sculpture Symposium]

It was exactly 10 years ago that I participated in this Yonago Sculpture Symposium as an assistant for the first time. While helping the artist and having conversations with the people involved and volunteers, one day I wanted to participate in this symposium and create a work. And when it was decided that I could participate this time, I was so happy that I couldn't sleep for several days.

July 17, 2004, that day has finally arrived. It's a long-awaited day. From morning till sunset, being able to concentrate on sculpture and work while thinking only about sculpture is "the best !!".

This has never happened before. And I thought it was a luxury thing. Tea is served during breaks, meals are served at meal times, and if there are any inconveniences during work, the secretariat and volunteers will promptly respond to the work. Got well. But there were times when I was disappointed. Originally, I am a night person. No matter how late the night is, it's hard to beat, but in the morning it's vulnerable. When I went to the venue in the morning, all the other writers had already come.

The hot days continued during the period, so everyone was ready to enter the venue at 4 or 5 o'clock. I'm thinking that I'm the local, and I'm not enthusiastic about welcoming other people here. I tried to sleep earlier than usual at night, but I couldn't get the first ride at the venue. Among them, the other writers were the first to take the lead, and finally I was the only one left behind. And just two weeks after the symposium started, I was finally able to get the first ride at the venue.

On that day, I was able to work hard on the production with the joy of double and triple, which was the refreshingness of the morning and the fulfillment of my wishes. However, in the end, I was able to get the first ride only twice in the whole schedule. Still, I felt really happy to say that it was the best. That way, when I was working early in the morning, I was able to meet various people who I wouldn't normally meet while taking a walk in the park. Then, since it's everyday, I gradually became able to talk, and it was very impressive that some people said this in the conversation.

"The service life of a building is several decades. Stones have a much longer life, so it's rewarding." From now on, I feel that this work and this sculpture symposium will be seen by various people over time and will become the cornerstone of a new era.

Through this symposium, I met and interacted with many people, and my work was completed. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you very much.