Dafuxin Introduction
Daifukujin, in Japanese "大福神", is intended to convey the beauty of white marble, rich ideals, abundant spirit, and the emotional wealth of people characterized by inclusiveness, generosity, and contemplation. **About the Creator: Tetsuo Harada** Tetsuo Harada was born in a small village named Niitsu, surrounded by rice fields (now part of present-day Niigata City), after World War II. The Harada family were farmers, and his father later became a blacksmith, constructing buildings with metal frameworks. His eldest brother, Shigeo, served as the chairman of the family business, now managed by his son Hisao, who is an architect. Niichiro and Kikuno Harada have three boys and three girls, with Tetsuo being the sixth child. His father, the chairman of "Harada Tekojio", understood the importance of education, allowing Tetsuo to purchase any books for his education and choose his own path. Tetsuo, whose name can be interpreted as "iron" (鐵佐), is well-versed in the arts, embodying a philosopher's spirit. He studied jazz and other forms of music, learned to play the guitar, and performed songs by The Beatles with a group of friends. **Creative Journey** The artwork "Daifukujin" is inspired by the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese belief, including Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Jurōjin, Fukurokuju, Benzaiten, and Hotei. Using white marble as the medium, it embodies the concept of the "Seven Gods of Fortune" in Japan. The work features a charmingly rounded shape reminiscent of Japanese deities, attempting to reflect feelings of abundance, a rich spirit, and the ideals of inclusiveness, generosity, and contemplation, while conveying happiness, peace, hope, and friendship.
