Art connects the ancient time to the present time and brings energy to Haniwa or clay image

This exhibition is now to consider what human being is by facing five Haniwas to connect historic heritage to art.
In addition to the mission of the museum which exhibits archeological specimens systematically and provides academic knowledges, realizing again the existence of human
beings by making art act as a bridge over the ancient and the present might enable us to renew our enjoyment, which is what I thought.
I read the mind of sorrow, affection and pride in detail out of Haniwa' s facial expression.
I also take much interest in the medium of Haniwa which has various thoughts of missing or awing in it.
Looking at Haniwa in these views, I can' t help feeling some warmth or energy out of Haniwa.
What message would you give and take when you face Haniwas which utter nothing?
I would like you to create thoughtful time, taking a close look at the root of human being, sensing mental undulation over a long period of time behind.
Curator : Satoru Tani, Professor of Art Planning Depertment, Osaka University of Arts