Asian children’s enikki vividly illustrate and reflect their countries’ living conditions, economy and culture. For this reason, when a nation’s people are troubled with civil unrest, war or major disasters, these sentiments are expressed honestly in their children’s enikki. Children’s enikki also express the geographical and historical climate of their environment, and their ethnic character. Children of hot nations use vivid, primary colours, while northern children use neutral colours, and instead of individuality between children, there is an extremely interesting expression of each nation’s character. Through the enikki that the children draw, we can become aware of various aspects of Asia. Without peace it would be impossible to attempt such a feat as the enikki exhibition. I sincerely hope that through peace in Asia, and in turn the world, the enikki exhibition will become more and more a link to children’s happiness. |