An exhibition held at GALERIES Passage in Sannomiya, Kobe from July 8th to 15th by an university student designer, Mariko due to this Japanese earthquake at Tohoku area.

Message from Mariko (bottom):
As I heard the news of earthquake on March 11th, it reminded me of Hanshin-awaji Earthquake which had hit Japan when I was 6. Then, I only had fear and anxiety to live. But right now, because the city of Kobe had recovered from earthquake, I am living my life happily and joyfully. So, I thought that you will earn something if you are alive. And your soul is the precious gift. My exhibition aims to give out what I have to as many people who needs my art. So, I wish you to come visit and feel the warmth that I put into my art. Please enjoy your time at Kobe.
Mariko

■I ♡ KOBE exhibition
GALERIES Passage
2011. 6.8 (Wed.) – 6.15 (Wed.)
OPEN: 11:00-19:00 (13;00-1900 the first and the last day )

■KOBE- City of dreams
The illustration shows its appealing points of Kobe, where Mariko was born and raised. So, to whom are familiar with Kobe, not familiar with Kobe, please come visit.
Some postcards are sold.

■GALERIES Passage
Address: 2-7-12 Kitanagasadori, Chuo-ku, Kobeshi, Hyogo, 650-0012
PMPT Building 2F
Telephone: 078-331-8565
Fee: Entrance free

■Mariko Profile
Born and raised at Kobe and is student of Kobe University. At university, she majors in Fashion Culture and studies the Japanese beauty. At the same time, she works on illustrating and designing things that she is now illustrator of the band called “TAKE OVER.” Also, as an exchanged student, she studied abroad at Universite of Nice in France. As she was studying aborad, she was very active to perform at the carnival and its local art acitivities. Right now, she is trying hard to be the bridge to connect Japan and the world using illustrations and creativities.