Blessed Dogs by Niu: A Celebration of Joyful Motifs・NIUの世界観:箱根の作品『しあわせな犬』
The black sculpture, “Blessed Dogs,” by Niu, depicts two playful dogs leaping joyfully, their forms silhouetted against the sunlight. Installed at the Pola Museum in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, this artwork reflects the artist's focus on creating motifs that celebrate the happiness of animals, while the dogs' lively poses evoke a sense of freedom and connection with nature.
Accompanying this sculpture, Niu shares the following message:
“I hope that as many living things as possible can find freedom of mind and body and spend happy times—dogs, cats, wild animals, and humans alike.”
Full write-up and links for further reading (1-minute read): https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20241015-niu
Location: Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 09:17・2024/10/15 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 500 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/8 Acros film simulation














