Profile
Chairman
Hiroaki Nakatsugawa
He has created many works on the theme of memory, traces, and defects, and has held solo exhibitions and live paintings both in Japan and overseas. He works on activities that question the relationship between society and art in various fields such as welfare, education, and medicine, where he works on workshops. He conducts art workshops and lectures all over the country for people with disabilities, supporters, children and adults.
Vice Director
Chizuru Higashi
Born in Hiroshima prefecture. actor. In addition to dramas, movies, stage performances, and radio, he also lectures and writes. In his private life, he started social activities 28 years ago. Exhibitions of works by artists with disabilities are also held. 2012 Established Get in touchl, a company aiming for a "Mazekoze society" that does not exclude anyone. In 2017, the LGBT-themed documentary film "I am over the rainbow" is being screened in various places. During the 2020 Paralympic Games, the Mazekoze troupe is scheduled to perform "Karakuri House in the Moonlit Night - Kanda Myojin Volume". He is the author of many books, including the picture books Marianna and Parusha (Pictures and Text), Life, and Why Did I Get Counseling?
Vice Director
Takao Yanagi
Communication design director/content creative producer. Worked for an advertising company. Having accumulated sales, media, creative, and business careers, he creates and produces branding, campaigns, and content for various companies and products. He has won numerous advertising awards both in Japan and overseas, and has given numerous lectures and served as a judge. In addition to his work, he is a lecturer at several universities and works as a pro bono in various organizations.