Key Facts
• Tsutomu Nakamura (77) hosts exhibition ‘Mother, Wife, and Me’ in Tsuchiura.
• Features 30 works, including late wife Keiko’s patchwork and mother Masa’s calligraphy.
• Exhibition runs until August 11, 2025, at Tsuchiura Civic Gallery.
• Keiko passed away 8 years ago at 63; Masa died 4 years ago at 99.
• Keiko’s unfinished 2-meter quilt was completed by a friend after her passing.
• Masa’s final calligraphy piece, ‘Dream,’ was created 3 months before her death.
• Nakamura’s oil painting of Keiko depicts her with a quilt background.
• Inspired by art circle peers, Nakamura decided to showcase the works.
• Visitors reflect on the family’s memories through the displayed pieces.
Summary
Tsutomu Nakamura, a 77-year-old resident of Kasumigaura, Ibaraki, is hosting a heartfelt exhibition titled ‘Mother, Wife, and Me’ at the Tsuchiura Civic Gallery until August 11, 2025. The showcase features 30 curated works, including patchwork and calligraphy created by his late wife Keiko and mother Masa, alongside Nakamura’s own oil paintings. Keiko, who passed away 8 years ago, left behind an unfinished quilt completed by a friend, while Masa, who died 4 years ago, contributed a powerful calligraphy piece titled ‘Dream.’ Nakamura’s oil painting of Keiko, set against a quilt background, is a centerpiece of the exhibition. Encouraged by his art circle peers, Nakamura organized the event to honor their memories. Visitors have expressed nostalgia and admiration for the family’s artistic legacy.
