Autumn Brocade (2012) 绘画 由 Nansei Sakagami

A fantastical autumn in the moonlight – a Japanese painting world woven with gold leaf and washi paper

In this work, the moonlight softly illuminates the autumn grasses, creating a fantastical silence. The full moon floating in the night sky shines as if it harbors eternal time, resonating with the flowers swaying in the wind. The artist expressed the transience of the changing seasons and the beauty of the life that still blooms in full bloom using delicate brushwork and traditional techniques.

The gold leaf in the background of this work creates a depth in which time seems to blend in, and the flowers blooming quietly in the silence stand out. The flowers each have their own individuality, but they also harmonize, inviting the viewer into a fantastical world.

In addition, the mist and clouds floating in the night sky are expressed by finely chopping gold leaf and sprinkling it by hand. The sparkle changes depending on how the light hits it, creating a fantastical depth. In addition, a unique texture is added by pasting multiple pieces of rolled washi paper that have been stretched and cut.

This work is imbued with the aesthetic sense of "impermanence" that has been cherished by the Japanese since ancient times. The full moon waxes and wanes, and flowers bloom and wither. However, it is this fleeting brilliance that is so precious, and is deeply engraved in the hearts of those who see it. By depicting this world where eternity and the fleeting moment intersect, the artist conveys to us the mystery of nature and the tranquil emotion.

Immerse yourself in the poetic world woven by the night sky and the earth, and feel the quiet flow of time.

*This work makes use of the brilliance of gold leaf and the texture of Japanese paper, but we believe that the beauty of the composition and colors of the work can be fully enjoyed even in a reproduction print.

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