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Cultivate by Daichiro Shinjo

Arrival House

Daichiro Shinjo, an artist from Miyakojima, co-founded PALI Gallery with photographer Naoki Ishikawa to support and nurture the island’s cultural continuity and growth. Through Rosewood Miyakojima’s collaboration with PALI Gallery, a new work has been introduced at Arrival House, the gateway to the resort, offering guests a meaningful connection to the island from the moment they arrive—a small yet heartfelt effort to support and sustain Miyakojima’s cultural heritage for the future.

 

Titled “Cultivate,” Shinjo’s work reflects the spirit and natural energy of Miyakojima. Shaped by its unique landscape, the island has long inspired a culture rooted in resilience, creativity, and deep respect for nature.

 

From this environment emerged refined traditions such as Miyako Jofu and enduring forms of expression that continue to define the island’s cultural identity today. Shinjo’s work pays tribute to this quiet strength and the enduring relationship between people, land, and time.

 

The word “cultivate” shares its origin with “culture.” Culture begins with cultivation. Through “Cultivate,” Shinjo expresses the vitality, strength, and creative spirit of Miyakojima.

Andrew Sinclair

NAGI Beach

This sculpture by British artist Andrew Sinclair takes inspiration from the form of a wave, reflecting the deep connection between the Ryukyuan islands and the surrounding ocean.

Ryukyuan life has long been shaped and sustained by the sea, nurturing the islands across generations. Echoing this relationship, the work draws the viewer’s gaze outward, framing the horizon and inviting a quiet moment of reflection.

Andrew Sinclair MRSS SWAc is internationally recognised as a master sculptor and one of the world’s leading realist figurative artists working today. For over 30 years, he has created commissioned works and developed his distinctive approach of “narrative realism,” which he continues to share with students around the world.

His notable works include the award-winning Duke of Wellington’s Regiment Memorial in Halifax and the David Bowie sculpture in Aylesbury. His work can also be found in prestigious historic and public settings, including the Royal Box at Ascot and Crosby Hall in London.