I received an order to create the principal object of worship of Jyukushian temple. The temple has a very open atmosphere and it also functions as a casual community for people.

The altar for the statue was set very close to visitors, and their eyes would meet the statue’s eyes, so an image of a statue with his eyes fully open came to me.

The priest’s idea of making a statue with a peaceful impression, which makes people feel like caressing its head would best fit the open and warm atmosphere of the temple.

I tried to make the Amitabha Buddha statue smile warmly just close to the lively visitors of the temple.