60291    He has continued to pursue novel and unique forms of expression.

60292    Moreover, his works, of which both content and form of expression subtly embody the transitions taking place in society, have consistently rattled the generations.

60293    He has created one masterpiece after another while continuing to amaze us, and recently he has used computers to produce heretofore unseen types of art.

60294    These works marvelously defy the mannerisms of computerized expression.

60295    Therefore, Yokoo receiving the Mainichi Art Award has dramatically expanded the horizons of the prize itself, and it will become more fascinating and exciting in the future.

60296    I am surprised to receive a big prize for my anti-design behavior, as my artistic philosophy is to bring my personal feelings into my designs.

60297    I'm happy, of course.

60298    The concert performance at Suntory Hall of Schoenberg's unfinished opera, "Mose und Aron", a work encompassing the themes of artistic expression and religion that were the composer's life's work, was a vivid expression and dramatic performance of the formation of the Old Testament and an appropriate opportunity to mark the opera's 400th season and Kazuyoshi Akiyama's 30th year as conductor.

60299    The fiercely impassioned energy emanating from the performance was indelibly impressed on the audience.

60300    I feel truly honored to receive this award with the Tokyo Symphony, with whom I have been performing for 30 years.

60301    I intend to redouble my efforts to contribute to the further development of the musical world.

60302    Masayuki Imai, a ceramic artist who uses unique decorative techniques and has been selected for the Nitten Japan Fine Arts Exhibition, has long pursued the field of pottery.

60303    This is a matter of course as he shoulders the legacy of his teacher, Yaichi Kusube, but whereas Kusube devoted himself to the elegantly decorative Saitei style, Imai's style is not colorful, but rather uses an intricate inlay technique to create the unrestrained designs that have become his own unique style.

60304    His works would not be called exquisite, but his expert skill in inlay technique lends his designs powers of expression that are unmatched to my knowledge.

60305    His designs resemble life sketches turned into patterns and incorporate motifs such as grass, fish and shellfish with a benevolent or humorous touch, all perceived by his keen eye.