World Peace HaNa

The meaning of HaNa is flower. The flowers turn into seeds and disperse everywhere, producing many more flowers.

Haruko visited Christchurch for the first time 28 years ago and was fascinated by the great nature and the kindness of New Zealanders. So, she thought it would be wonderful if someday she could travel back and forth between Japan and New Zealand, holding a joint exhibition, and exchanging art.  Her long-cherished wish has come true and Haruko is creating the event with the support of Christchurch City Council and some kind artist friends she met in New Zealand and Japan.
Haruko's mission is to change the world through the power of art inspired by love. 

Opening Night on Monday 21 October 6 - 8pm | Japanese traditional dance performance at 7pm

Workshop in Sumie Eastern Art on Saturday 26 October 2 - 4pm 

Experience a collaborative work of art from home with this metaverse exhibition: World Peace HaNa Metaverse

The time has finally come for the artists who came to earth to lead the world to peace to connect and hold this exhibition. 26 artists from six countries around the world: Japan, New Zealand, America, Peru, Australia, and Italy will shine a light of hope from the Metaverse Gallery while wishing for world peace.

Artist's Biography

Award-winning Japanese artist Haruko Furukawa from Osaka, Japan graduated from Kyoto Saga University of Arts.

After presenting several works in Japan, including three exhibitions at Gallery Strada, she moved to Christchurch and has had many exhibitions throughout New Zealand. She is active as an artist in New Zealand, Japan, the United States, and Australia in collaborative exhibitions with artists from other genres such as music.

She is also involved in public art, street art, performance art, and more. She created an award-winning mural in Christchurch in 2023 and a live painting in Los Angelos, USA in 2024 for the World Peace HaNa project.