Give Our Sea Back
Date
1955
Credits
- Awazu Kiyoshi 10 Designer
Format
- Poster 1487
Type of Work
- Finished work 5122
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The poster ‘Give Back Our Sea’ portrays a disturbing scene where a fisherman is seen witnessing his fishing village being stripped of the sea by the US military during a military exercise, which Awazu became aware of after visiting Kujukuri Beach in Chiba prefecture. This poster not only showcases the historical context but also features a poignant detail where Awazu has used patches from his childhood clothes to make the fisherman's kimono. This detail highlights a personal connection between Awazu's experience of growing up in post-World War II Japan and the tragic situation depicted in his life.
