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Delightful Poster
This is an A1 size art poster on a wall of 2 Japanese Hospitals. Based on the original illustration, I have breathed new life into it as a poster.
Instantly conveying brightness and warmth, this artwork invites viewers into a fantastical world filled with freedom and dreams. It gently lights a ray of hope in the hearts of those who see it—an experience of art therapy through imagery.
Be in a Moment
Mugi’s watercolor illustrations create a therapeutic and immersive experience, guiding individuals on a journey of self-discovery and healing. It encourages moments of pause—inviting readers to reconnect with their inner selves, embrace their worth, and nurture their self-esteem within the enchanting beauty of a watercolor world.
Forest
The forest is depicted in a semi-abstract watercolor style, inspiring the viewer’s imagination. The diverse trees weave together a landscape that offers new discoveries and joy with each view.
White Birds
White birds soar through the clear sky, freely gliding against a backdrop of warm orange light. Their graceful flight exudes both purity and a powerful sense of life’s vitality.
Beaver
Playfulness. An adorable little beaver brings the painting to life with its story.
Lake
The lake’s surface, mirroring the sky’s brilliance, holds a quiet shimmer of life, bringing gentle healing to the heart.
Center
At the center, a pair of birds are depicted close together, offering a quiet warmth to the viewer’s heart. The radiant light shining from the center illuminates the birds, reflecting their freedom, hope, and boundless potential.
Gateway
A bird flies slightly lower than the others, closer to the observer. Its presence becomes a gateway for the observer to emotionally connect. This bird serves as a recipient of the scenery and eventually becomes a guide for the viewer.
Doctor
Masahiko Fujii
Visiting Professor at the Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University; Chairman of Yamagata Kosei Hospital and Sendai Tomizawa Hospital.
Mugi-san's illustration is achieving wonderful effects. It depicts a delightful emotion overflowing from beyond the light, bringing smiles to the faces of dementia patients. Mugi-san's concept is clearly reaching the patients. It feels as though there is no better form of treatment than this.
Dr. Fujii, Japan
Emotional Therapy
For Dementia Patients
Emotional therapy for dementia focuses on activating emotional functions, which are relatively preserved even as cognitive functions decline. It utilizes high-quality, benevolent art and cultural content. The aim of this therapy is to enable individuals with dementia to express a wide range of emotions, alleviate distressing behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD), and guide them toward "delightful aging" filled with joyful emotions like gratitude and smiles.
Testimonial
Voice from Patients from 2 Hospitals, Japan
"This painting brings a gentle brightness to my spirit, and I feel so happy when I see it."
"A warm, joyful feeling flows from the artwork, always making me smile."
"It's become my daily ritual to appreciate this painting and offer a prayer for everyone's happiness."
Perplexity
Concept of Emotional Therapy for Dementia Patients
Emotional therapy for dementia patients is a care approach that focuses on stimulating and supporting the emotional functions—such as empathy, joy, and sympathy—that are often retained even as cognitive abilities decline with dementia. This concept, developed and advocated by Masahiko Fujii, MD, PhD, and colleagues, shifts the focus from cognitive rehabilitation to emotional well-being, aiming to alleviate behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and enhance quality of life.