Pasona Heartful Showcases Creative Activities of Artist Employees with Disabilities: 'Art Village Exhibition ~Makoto Nakagaki Solo Exhibition~' to be Held in Minami Aoyama from May 12
Pasona Heartful will hold 'Art Village Exhibition ~Makoto Nakagaki Solo Exhibition~' from May 12 in Minami Aoyama, showcasing the creative activities of artist employee Makoto Nakagaki, who has a disability. The exhibition will feature 20 of Nakagaki's paintings, along with a virtual exhibition and a guided tour by the artist herself.
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Pasona Heartful Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and Chairperson: Junko Fukazawa), a special subsidiary of Pasona Group Inc., will hold the 'Art Village Exhibition ~Makoto Nakagaki Solo Exhibition~' from Tuesday, May 12 to Sunday, May 17 at 'Annex Aoyama,' an information dissemination space in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo. This exhibition is part of an initiative to promote the creative activities of artist employees with disabilities. The venue will display 20 paintings by Makoto Nakagaki.
▲"Violin" 42×33㎝ ▲"Natsumikan (Yamaguchi Prefecture)" 61×61
Pasona Heartful established "Art Village" in 1992 with the concept of "no disability in talent," aiming to expand employment opportunities through "art" (artistic activities) for people with disabilities who face difficulties in finding work. Since 2004, the company has employed "artist employees" whose job is to paint, and currently, 23 individuals are engaged in creating unique works.
In recent years, through solo and themed exhibitions, the company has aimed to create opportunities for each artist employee to present their works. This time, the exhibition focuses on the charm of Makoto Nakagaki's paintings.
Nakagaki's works are characterized by colorful and impressive expressions combining patterns, and realistic texture expressions achieved through skillful brushwork.
Outline of 'Art Village Exhibition ~Makoto Nakagaki Solo Exhibition~'
◇Period:
May 12 (Tuesday) – May 17 (Sunday), 2026
◇Venue:
PASONA SQUARE front "Annex Aoyama" (3-1-26 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
◇Opening Hours:
11:30 – 18:00 *Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 – 16:00
◇Content:
An exhibition showcasing the works of artist employee Makoto Nakagaki.
A "Virtual Exhibition" where you can enjoy the paintings in a virtual space will also be held.
*The virtual exhibition can be enjoyed at https://x.gd/9Pek6.
◇Special Event:
On May 12 (Tuesday) from 12:30 to 13:15, Makoto Nakagaki will be present to conduct an "Art Explanation Tour."
She will personally guide visitors through the details and highlights of her works.
◇Admission Fee:
Free
◇Exhibited Works:
20 pieces
◇Inquiries:
Pasona Heartful Inc. "Art Village" Tel 03-6734-1093
◇Remarks:
Paintings are also available for sale. Please contact the above for details.
Makoto Nakagaki Profile
Name: Makoto Nakagaki Disability: Intellectual disability
■Biography
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1988.
Joined Pasona Heartful Inc. in 2007, initially working in the bakery. In 2015, inspired by a bird painting, she began painting professionally as an artist employee and has since participated in exhibitions.
Her activities have expanded, including works featuring ammonite motifs being sold as merchandise at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
■Comment from the Artist
I have loved drawing since I was little.
As an artist employee, being able to draw for work,
I am spending fulfilling time.
I will continue to strive to draw many more beautiful works.
Pasona Heartful Inc. Company Overview
◇Head Office:
3-1-3 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
◇Established:
April 1, 2003
◇Representatives:
Representative Director and Chairperson Junko Fukazawa / Representative Director and President Akira Arimura
◇Business Activities:
・Agency services for various office tasks of Pasona Group Inc.
・Art Village (space production for offices/stores, production/rental/sale of paintings)
・Art Village Workshop (planning, production, and sale of a wide range of products including preserved flowers, aroma goods, pottery, stationery goods)
・Bakery (production and sale of bread and confectionery)
・Yume Farm (sale of organic/pesticide-free vegetables and herbs)
・Support Services (various consulting, human resource introduction, outsourcing/insourcing, education and training support, CSR activity support)
◇URL:
https://www.pasona-heartful.co.jp/
▲"Violin" 42×33㎝ ▲"Natsumikan (Yamaguchi Prefecture)" 61×61
Pasona Heartful established "Art Village" in 1992 with the concept of "no disability in talent," aiming to expand employment opportunities through "art" (artistic activities) for people with disabilities who face difficulties in finding work. Since 2004, the company has employed "artist employees" whose job is to paint, and currently, 23 individuals are engaged in creating unique works.
In recent years, through solo and themed exhibitions, the company has aimed to create opportunities for each artist employee to present their works. This time, the exhibition focuses on the charm of Makoto Nakagaki's paintings.
Nakagaki's works are characterized by colorful and impressive expressions combining patterns, and realistic texture expressions achieved through skillful brushwork.
Outline of 'Art Village Exhibition ~Makoto Nakagaki Solo Exhibition~'
◇Period:
May 12 (Tuesday) – May 17 (Sunday), 2026
◇Venue:
PASONA SQUARE front "Annex Aoyama" (3-1-26 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
◇Opening Hours:
11:30 – 18:00 *Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 – 16:00
◇Content:
An exhibition showcasing the works of artist employee Makoto Nakagaki.
A "Virtual Exhibition" where you can enjoy the paintings in a virtual space will also be held.
*The virtual exhibition can be enjoyed at https://x.gd/9Pek6.
◇Special Event:
On May 12 (Tuesday) from 12:30 to 13:15, Makoto Nakagaki will be present to conduct an "Art Explanation Tour."
She will personally guide visitors through the details and highlights of her works.
◇Admission Fee:
Free
◇Exhibited Works:
20 pieces
◇Inquiries:
Pasona Heartful Inc. "Art Village" Tel 03-6734-1093
◇Remarks:
Paintings are also available for sale. Please contact the above for details.
Makoto Nakagaki Profile
Name: Makoto Nakagaki Disability: Intellectual disability
■Biography
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1988.
Joined Pasona Heartful Inc. in 2007, initially working in the bakery. In 2015, inspired by a bird painting, she began painting professionally as an artist employee and has since participated in exhibitions.
Her activities have expanded, including works featuring ammonite motifs being sold as merchandise at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
■Comment from the Artist
I have loved drawing since I was little.
As an artist employee, being able to draw for work,
I am spending fulfilling time.
I will continue to strive to draw many more beautiful works.
Pasona Heartful Inc. Company Overview
◇Head Office:
3-1-3 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
◇Established:
April 1, 2003
◇Representatives:
Representative Director and Chairperson Junko Fukazawa / Representative Director and President Akira Arimura
◇Business Activities:
・Agency services for various office tasks of Pasona Group Inc.
・Art Village (space production for offices/stores, production/rental/sale of paintings)
・Art Village Workshop (planning, production, and sale of a wide range of products including preserved flowers, aroma goods, pottery, stationery goods)
・Bakery (production and sale of bread and confectionery)
・Yume Farm (sale of organic/pesticide-free vegetables and herbs)
・Support Services (various consulting, human resource introduction, outsourcing/insourcing, education and training support, CSR activity support)
◇URL:
https://www.pasona-heartful.co.jp/