2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake | Support for Reconstruction through Art | 50% of Sales Donated
Hello,
I am the artist Kota.
Happy New Year!
I look forward to working with you again this year.
Limited quantity and period
However,
For a limited time, 50% of the sales from my artwork
will be donated for disaster relief
for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
In other words,
approximately half of the cost of purchasing the artwork
will effectively be a donation.
For those who are interested,
or if you are considering a piece of art,
I would be happy to hear from you at this opportunity.
Quantity: First three buyers only
Deadline: Until January 31, 2024
Who is Oneness Artist Kota?
To those who are visiting for the first time,
Thank you very much for coming to this page.
I am the artist Kota.
Though brief, I would like to introduce myself.
I go by the name Oneness Artist, and
I create art based on the concept of "Everything is One."
Originally, I was a traveler who roamed the world.
During my travels, I was blessed with many encounters.
There are countless sparkling memories, but
I have also had my share of difficult experiences.
At times, I’ve found myself in dangerous situations where I was confronted with the awareness of death.
Through those travels,
I naturally came to believe that humans and nature are inseparable.
That no true "other" human beings exist.
Also, during my journey,
I had a powerful mystical experience, which led me to realize that
everything that exists in this universe is one.
I came to believe this.
And, in this life, I decided to contribute to the world through art.
Currently, I express this worldview through my art,
and I am active both domestically and internationally.
For a more detailed and mysterious story about how I became an artist, click here.
(Feel free to take a look if you are interested!)
Purchase Amount of Artwork = Approximately 50% Will Be Donated to Earthquake Relief
Now, regarding this project.
As I have declared, "I will donate to earthquake relief,"
but...
This activity cannot be carried out by myself alone.
I will need the cooperation of someone.
One-of-a-kind artwork
is not inexpensive,
but approximately 50% of the purchase amount
will be donated for earthquake relief.
For a work priced at 200,000 yen,
approximately 100,000 yen will be donated.
For a work priced at 1,000,000 yen,
approximately 500,000 yen will be donated.
If you display the artwork in your home or office,
and think, "Half of this artwork is for reconstruction support,"
you will be living with art that can be thought of as contributing to recovery permanently.
It will surely lead to a richer and warmer everyday life.
I would be honored if we could circulate the energy (love) of money together.
Fundraising through Art | Triple Win
By participating in this activity,
I believe it will have a positive impact on everyone involved.
・Victims
The donations will be collected and used for reconstruction.
・Buyers
You can own the artwork while also contributing to reconstruction through donations.
(For corporations, purchasing artwork can also be considered an expense)
・Artists
Kind-hearted people will own the artwork.
You can contribute to reconstruction through donations.
...But of course, some may wonder if it is okay to allocate 50% of the sales from my main business.
That’s a valid concern.
However, I believe this is possible by limiting the number and period.
Above all, I want to take action for the victims right now.
This desire is very strong.
The quantity is limited to the first 3 pieces.
(It is possible for one person to purchase multiple pieces.)
The period is until January 31, 2024.
(The deadline for purchase applications is 1/31.)
That will be the case.
Image: reproduced from Tokyo Shimbun.
Desired Artwork | Payment Information
You can choose artwork from this website or SNS (Instagram).
If you are interested in the price of any artwork, please feel free to contact me anytime.
Please note that some artworks may already be sold or unavailable for purchase.
Thank you for your understanding.
Payment methods are via bank transfer or in person.
The donation will be made to a highly transparent
organization.
Currently, I am considering the Yahoo Net Fund.
Once the donation is complete, I will share a screenshot
of the donation confirmation page.
Image: reproduced from BBC.
At the Time of the Earthquake | Experience of the Disaster in Joetsu, Niigata
On January 1, 2024, around 16:00
At the time of the earthquake, I was staying
at my relative's house in Joetsu, Niigata.
I experienced an unprecedented
strong and long-lasting tremor.
Amid the massive shaking,
many thoughts flashed through my mind.
"Could this be the end of my life?"
I briefly thought.
Large furniture fell over,
and broken dishes scattered across the floor.
After the shaking calmed down to some extent,
since we were near the sea,
I evacuated to a high overpass.
There, many people and cars were already
waiting in the cold winds of the Hokuriku region.
In the river below,
small tsunamis surged with a roaring sound,
crossing several times,
while aftershocks continued.
Image: taken on site by myself.
After that, for several days,
the nearest train was stopped, and I could not return to my home in Tokyo,
so I stayed at my relative's house.
During that time,
aftershocks continued to occur both day and night.
Thankfully, I have now been able to safely return to my home in Tokyo.
I am grateful to be alive at this moment.
From news videos,
I learned that Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, has suffered devastating
damage.
Wajima is a place that I personally have many memories of,
having traveled there multiple times for business in my previous job.
The kind people I met there,
the delicious food, and the beautiful town.
Thinking about them breaks my heart.
To all the victims of this great earthquake,
I sincerely pray that peace and normalcy will return as soon as possible.
Image: reproduced from Sankei News.
Fundraising for the Great Earthquake through Art | Thoughts
I would like to express my deepest condolences
to those who lost their lives in the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
My heartfelt sympathies also go out
to all those affected by the disaster.
This activity is:
Being an artist who creates art based on the concept of "Everything is One."
Having personally experienced the earthquake near the epicenter.
Having a deep connection to the affected area.
I feel that this is the best I can do,
as the person I am now.
If you feel anything from this, I would be happy
to hear from you.
I would also be very grateful if you could
spread and share this page on social media.
https://kota-yoshida.com/ishikawa-earthquake/
Thank you very much for reading this far.
