Ogatsu Stone Painting "Wandering Poet… Basho"
A depiction of hope for recovery, the Ogatsu stone painting
Ogatsu stone, a specialty of the Ogatsu district in Ishinomaki City, is known for its beautiful glossy black color.Not only is it used as a material for inkstones, but its high durability also makes it suitable for architectural applications, such as the roofing of Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi building.This artwork, created under the supervision of Ogatsu stone painting artist Genshojitsu Saito, depicts hope for the future as a symbol of recovery.It is recommended to compare this piece with the Ogatsu stone painting "Kagayaku" (Shine), also supervised by the artist and displayed at Tokyo Station.