She decided to move back to Japan and live next to one of her close friends early last year.
Hiroe is excited with the next chapter of her life and next project, but of course, it was a huge decision for her as she loved living in Australia.
After the huge success of the three solo exhibitions in 2024-2025, Hiroe managed to sell her house & ship stuff to Japan and now she is very relieved.
It proves she is not an usual 91 years young.
She left a message to who care and love Hiroe and her ceramics.
‘I truly am grateful to my ceramicist friends, gallery people, art critics, friends and neighbours for having supported me during my 57 years in Australia.
My life here has been truly extraordinary, and I thank you all for helping me over the years.
I now say good bye to Australia but Austalia and its people will always remain in my heart.’
Hiroe Swen
July 8 2025