アート・芸術、そしてアーティストを守る意義
一般財団法人ウィングストン・ジャパン財団は、文化芸術が社会にもたらす計り知れない価値を深く認識し、
その発展と保全に尽力しています。私たちは、アート・芸術が単なる娯楽ではなく、
人類共通の遺産であり、未来を創造するための不可欠な要素であると信じています。
世界中で、才能あるアーティストたちが、それぞれの表現方法で私たちに感動と示唆を与え続けています。
彼らの創造性は、時代を超えて人々の心を豊かにし、新たな視点を提供し、時には社会の変革を促す力さえ持っています。しかし、その創造のプロセスは決して平坦ではありません。経済的な困難、活動の機会の不足、
そして作品の適切な保存と継承といった様々な課題に直面しているのが現状です。
当財団は、これらの課題に対し、具体的な行動で応えています。日本国内はもちろんのこと、海外の才能あるアーティストに対しても、直接的なスポンサーシップを通じて経済的な支援を提供し、彼らが安心して制作活動に専念できる環境を整えています。これにより、アーティストは自身の才能を最大限に開花させ、より質の高い作品を生み出すことが可能になります。
さらに、キュレーション活動を通じて、より多くの方々にアートに触れる機会を提供しています。企画展の開催、アートイベントの支援、そしてコレクションの公開などを通じて、アートが持つ普遍的な魅力と多様な表現方法を紹介し、鑑賞者と作品との間に新たな対話を生み出すことを目指しています。
アート・芸術は、私たちの感性を磨き、想像力を刺激し、人間性を育む上でかけがえのない存在です。
そして、その創造の源であるアーティストを守り、彼らが自由に表現できる環境を整えることは、社会全体の精神的な豊かさを守ることに直結します。一般財団法人ウィングストン・ジャパン財団は、これからもアート・芸術の持つ無限の可能性を信じ、その保護と発展に貢献してまいります。
The Significance of Protecting Art, Culture, and Artists
Wingstone Japan Foundation deeply recognizes the immeasurable value that arts and culture bring to society and is dedicated to their development and preservation. We believe that art is not merely entertainment, but a shared heritage of humanity and an indispensable element for creating the future.
Throughout the world, talented artists continue to inspire and provide insight through their unique forms of expression. Their creativity enriches people’s hearts across generations, offers new perspectives, and sometimes even has the power to drive social change. However, the creative process is far from easy. Artists often face various challenges, including financial difficulties, a lack of opportunities, and the proper preservation and succession of their work.
Our foundation addresses these challenges with concrete actions. We provide direct financial support to talented artists in Japan and overseas through sponsorships, creating an environment where they can focus on their creative activities with peace of mind. This allows artists to fully unleash their talents and produce higher-quality work.
Furthermore, we create opportunities for more people to experience art through our curation activities. By organizing special exhibitions, supporting art events, and publicly showcasing collections, we aim to introduce the universal appeal and diverse forms of artistic expression, fostering new dialogues between the audience and the artworks.
Art is an irreplaceable presence in our lives, honing our sensibilities, stimulating our imagination, and nurturing our humanity. Protecting the creators—the artists—and fostering an environment where they can express themselves freely is directly linked to protecting the spiritual richness of society as a whole. The Wingstone Japan Foundation will continue to believe in the infinite potential of arts and culture and contribute to their preservation and development.
財団の理念「命を守る」に共鳴しているアーティストのご紹介
あやのやや ☆ Ayanoyaya
「あなたの本来の命の輝きを取り戻し、未来を灯すファンタジー」をテーマに、
目に見えないものに光を当てるアート作品を創作。
きっかけは、美大院時代の事故と臨死体験でした。
この神秘的な体験から得た気づきは、
たくさんの命が本来の輝きを取り戻す瞬間に立ち会ってきた人生と深く繋がっています。
また、14年間寄り添ってくれたうさぎや、今を共に生きる犬たちとの日々も、
作品に大きな影響を与えています。
「存在そのものが癒しであり愛である」動物たちの深いあり方に、
深く心を動かされてきました。
作品には、見えないエネルギーを直感で感じ取っていた
幼い頃の記憶や、作者自身、そして動物たちのような存在が、
2次元的なキャラクターとして登場します。
これらは、誰もが幼い頃から親しんできたキャラクターのように
ファンタジーをまとい、現代を生きるあなたの心に
そっと寄り添う存在として描かれています。
この世界、そして私たち自身の内側には、
まだ目覚めていない未来の可能性や感性が数多く眠っています。
ひとつひとつの作品が、あなたと世界に未来の光を灯す「きっかけ」
となることを願って、想いを込めて描かれています。
・・・・・・・・
2023年 銀座ギャラリーKOBOにて個展
2024年 『JK-G Art Competition 2024』(日韓共催アートコンペ)ファイナルラウンド通過アーティスト展
・・・・・・・・・
○ メディア出演 ○
⚫ 日テレ『THE ART HOUSE』
半年間に渡って『JK-G Art Competition 2024』
(日韓共催アートコンペ)
ファーストラウンドからファイナルラウンドまでの放送に出演。
公式サイト：https://ayano-yaya.com/
Marmaid nao
命の可能性と美しさ、心の調和をテーマに、日本文化の精神性と人魚姫の物語から着想を得たアートを制作。
2025年「THE WING TOKYO」にて展示・スピーチ登壇。
2025年6〜8月は山形県の老舗旅館「名月荘」でギャラリー展開催。
Webメディア掲載や、ウィングストンジャパン財団へのコラム寄稿など、社会との対話も広げています。
Introducing Artists Who Resonate with the Foundation’s Philosophy of “Protecting Life”
Ayanoyaya ☆
With the theme, “Bring back the original sparkle of your life, a fantasy that lights up the future,” Ayanoyaya creates art that sheds light on the unseen. Her creative journey began after a life-altering accident and near-death experience during her time in graduate school at an art university. The insights gained from this mystical experience are deeply connected to a life spent witnessing countless lives regain their inherent brilliance.
Her work is also profoundly influenced by the time she spent with her rabbit, who was with her for 14 years, and the dogs she shares her life with now. She has been deeply moved by the profound nature of animals, whose “very existence is healing and love.”
Her art features two-dimensional characters that represent her childhood memories of instinctively sensing invisible energy, her own being, and the existence of animals. These characters are designed to be a gentle presence that connects with your heart as you navigate modern life, evoking a sense of fantasy, much like the characters we all grew up with.
Countless undiscovered possibilities and senses for the future are dormant within this world and within ourselves. Each piece is created with the sincere hope that it will become a “catalyst” for lighting up a future for you and the world.
Exhibitions
- 2023: Solo Exhibition at Gallery KOBO, Ginza
- 2024: Final round artist at the “JK-G Art Competition 2024” (Japan-Korea joint art competition)
Media Appearances
- Nippon TV, “THE ART HOUSE”: Featured in the broadcast of the “JK-G Art Competition 2024” from the first round to the final round over a period of six months.
- Official website: https://ayano-yaya.com/
Marmaid nao
Marmaid nao creates art inspired by the spirituality of Japanese culture and the story of the Little Mermaid, with themes of life’s potential, beauty, and harmony of the heart.
- 2025: Exhibition and a speech at “THE WING TOKYO.”
- June to August 2025: Gallery exhibition at “Meigetsuso,” a long-established ryokan in Yamagata Prefecture.
She is also expanding her dialogue with society through features in web media and by contributing columns to the Wingston Japan Foundation.
- Website: https://ningyo-nao.com/
The Significance of Protecting Art, Culture, and Artists
The Wingston Japan Foundation deeply recognizes the immeasurable value that culture and art bring to society and is dedicated to their development and preservation. We believe that art is not merely a form of entertainment but a shared human heritage and an indispensable element for creating the future.
Around the world, talented artists continue to inspire and enlighten us through their unique expressions. Their creativity transcends time, enriching hearts, offering new perspectives, and sometimes even holding the power to drive social change. However, the creative process is far from easy. Artists currently face various challenges, including financial difficulties, a lack of opportunities for their work, and issues with the proper preservation and legacy of their pieces.
The foundation responds to these challenges with concrete actions. We provide direct financial support to talented artists both in Japan and abroad through sponsorships, creating an environment where they can focus on their creative activities with peace of mind. This enables artists to fully realize their talent and produce higher quality works.
Furthermore, through curation activities, we provide more people with opportunities to engage with art. By holding special exhibitions, supporting art events, and publicly showcasing collections, we aim to introduce the universal appeal and diverse expressions of art, fostering new dialogues between viewers and the works.
Art and culture are irreplaceable for refining our sensibilities, stimulating our imagination, and nurturing our humanity. Protecting artists, who are the source of this creation, and creating an environment where they can express themselves freely is directly linked to preserving the spiritual richness of society as a whole. The Wingston Japan Foundation will continue to believe in the limitless potential of art and contribute to its protection and development.