This piece is created using sumi ink, gold ink, and gold leaf, embracing the expressive qualities unique to ink, such as blurring and fading.
With these elements, it depicts a rich and expansive world on washi paper, utilizing a composition that highlights the beauty of negative space.
Life unfolds in different moments—some joyful, some challenging.
Whether we stay true to our convictions or choose to compromise, the greatest happiness lies in being able to smile in the end.
The bold, unwavering lines stretching straight toward the sky, like bamboo, symbolize a steadfast heart.
Meanwhile, the various flowers depicted capture individual moments of joy.
Cherry blossoms, camellias, sunflowers, roses, poppies, and cosmos—all express the emotions woven into life’s journey.