Dafu God Introduction
Daifukujin, in Japanese as "大福神" (Daifukujin), originally aims to convey the beauty of white marble, rich ideals, abundant spirit, and the fulfillment of human emotions characterized by wealth, inclusiveness, magnanimity, and contemplation. Creator Introduction Author: Tetsuo Harada Personal Experience: After World War II, Harada was born in a small village named Niitsu, surrounded by rice fields (now part of the actual city of Niigata). The Harada family were farmers, and his father became a blacksmith, later constructing buildings with metal structures. His eldest brother, Shigeo, served as chairman and is now managed by his son, Hisao, who is an architect. Niichiro and Kikuno Harada have three boys and three girls, with Tetsuo as the sixth child. His father, as the chairman of "Harada Tekojio," understood the importance of education well, allowing Tetsuo's father, Nichiro Harada, to purchase any educational books he desired while choosing his own direction. Tetsuo is proficient in arts, which means philosopher, and learns jazz, songwriting, and personal guitar playing, performing the music of The Beatles among friends. Creation Process: The creator draws inspiration from the seven deities considered to bring good fortune and wealth in Japanese beliefs – Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Jurōjin, Fukurokuju, Benzaiten, and Hotei. The concept of Japan's "Shichifukujin" (Seven Lucky Gods) serves as inspiration, using white marble for the work "Daifukujin." The piece is designed with a pleasing round shape reminiscent of the Japanese deities, attempting to showcase abundant emotions, a flourishing spirit, and the imagery of inclusiveness, magnanimity, and generosity, while conveying happiness, peace, hope, and friendship.
