English
February 17, 2009
What is POWER of LIFE?
POWER of LIFE is a project initiated by “ATSUSHI” a member of Dragon Ash. The project aims to stimulate people to think through the expression of the power of life, that is to say, the magnificence and preciousness of life in diverse ways.As a first endeavor, we showcase photographs. We exhibit the splendor of life through the beauty of the body.
The photo exhibition will open in April 2009, and we plan to publish these photos in book form in order to promote our aim with likeminded individuals.
POWER of LIFE planning committee
February 17, 2009
Concept
Perhaps, various issues surrounding us could be the result of our failure to understand the magnificence and preciousness of life.Power of life = Strength to maintain life
Life = Mother for creations to be living beings
Humans, animals, plants--all beings are life.
No matter how large or small, life should be equal.
Do we make light of the importance of an equitable life?
What can we do to change and raise awareness of the actual status?
I came to a conclusion that I might be able to do something necessary “to maintain power of life” by delivering “gloriousness of power of life”. Therefore, I decided to launch the project called “POWER of LIFE”.
The inspiration for the “POWER of LIFE” came from a personal experience.
An encounter brought me to an animal shelter in Chiba prefecture. There they take in dogs and cats from public health centers and either place them for adoption or provide lifelong care on site. I toured this animal shelter and talked with the workers.
That was a profound and immeasurable experience. I pondered so many things and wondered what kind of meaningful steps I could take. Honestly, even now, I wrestle with these thoughts. What is clear to me is that we human beings must take responsibility once we have an animal as our pet.
As a project of “POWER of LIFE”,
I would like to convey “the glory of the power of life”, to act in order to “maintain the power of life”, and to act in a way that that essentials to “maintain power of life” will reach those in need.
As a project of “POWER of LIFE”,
I would like to face various forces that are not “maintaining the power of life”.
So many people, so many opinions.
Every person is different.
Although there are differences in personal philosophy, I hope that I can create pieces to deliver “the glorious of power of life” and act in order to “maintain the power of life” with athletes, musicians, and the splendid friends I have encountered.
POWER of LIFE.
ATSUSHI (Dragon Ash)
