Haruko - 1st Grader Extraordinaire

A self-proclaimed lover of study as well as an expert in all things Pokemon, Haruko is truly a 1st Grader on top of her game. From the social sciences to pre-pre-pre-calculus, this 2-foot wonder ingests every ounce of knowledge thrown her way with an ardency akin only to the greatest of minds, thus often leaving her equally enthusiastic teachers of Shotonbetsu, baffled and amazed at her relentless appetite for learning. Planning a session with little Haruko is no easy task indeed!

But this leads us to her true passion in life – producing cutting edge, 1 dimensional magnet creations that speak from the depths of her young soul. What we see in the above photo is an example of her latest piece that I like to call “Spirit cow walks with stars,” or, better yet, as aptly named by the artist, “Cowy go moo.”

Her incredible magnet pieces have not only caught the eye of fellow students and teachers alike, but have also slowly grown to serve as an inspiration. An example being, “Foxy eat book,” in which the deeper meaning of the repeated power and conquest of nature over man’s accumulated knowledge and ego served us all as a humble reminder of our fleeting existence on earth, forcing us to realize that we still have so much to learn in our short lives. Haruko, however, had no comment as usual on the intended secondary meaning of her piece, opting instead to partake in a quickly developing game of dodgeball.

Nonetheless, for all the praises thrown her way, Haruko remains quite level headed about her success within the school. “I love study,” was the only response from this young, well-grounded prodigy. Thus, I am sure we will all have many more wonderful years in which to enjoy Haruko’s special form of artistic expression. Thank you, Haruko – 1st grader extraordinaire.