Japan - Paintings and Screens

Title : Flamingo Japan / 2024s Size : w 730 × h 1800 mm The material is fine French linen. Hand quilted and decorated using dyed sashiko thread. Natural dyes are chinese sumac, madd...

Title : sky color bird Japan / 2024s Size : w1620 x h1635 mm Scraps of fabric used in the Sky series are used to express birds in the colours of the sky. The materials used are li...

Title : The sky visible at Honmonji Temple Ⅲ Japan / 2024s Size : w1620 x h1630 mm The sky can be seen from Honmonji Temple, which the artist passes while running, a hobby of her...

Title : An old couple (in Venice) Japan / 2024s Size : w1960 x h2000 mm While traveling in Venice, I came across an elderly couple sitting on a bench and was so inspired by their...

Title : Lumière douce (à Paris) Japan / 2024s Size : w1500 x h1490 mm The soft light that shines through the cloudy skies of Paris, where the artist once lived, is replaced with ...

Title : Rinne Japan / 2024s Size : w2880 x h1960 mm When the leaves fall to the ground, they gradually break down and mix with the soil as they rot, turning it into nutritious soi...

Title : Landscape III Japan / 2024s Size : W 560 H 680mm The night sky and sea are expressed with two-tone dyed colors. Abstract embroidery of a bird flapping its wings is applied ...

Hanging scroll, silk, crane Image size: 420 (W) x 1270 (H) [mm] Scroll size: 560 (W) x 2120 (H) [mm] Box size: 80 x 75 x 630 mm, 830 g Colored cloth and silk, wooden tip The crane...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary hand-painted Kutani porcelain framed porcelain panel in a square shape, one of the artist's signature works depicting C...

Material: Paper, Wooden Frame Single: W600×H1760mm Unfolded Size: W3640mm 12kg Folded Size: W620×H1760×D100mm Estimated packaging (sandwiched with 5mm plywood): 27cm x 77cm x 190cm, ...

Description - Hanging scroll with quite a surreal scene of the music and dance performance with two seated samurais and a child actor on a go-game-board who plays a role of dancing s...

This is a rough sketch of a Japanese painting drawn around the late Edo period to the early Meiji period (1800-1900) in Japan. A picture is drawn by sticking and connecting short pi...

Exquisite museum quality Japanese contemporary framed porcelain panel art work consisting of three pieces intricately hand-painted showcasing a wintry ...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary framed three-dimensional decorative art piece in Japanese silk kimono fabric in vivid red, green and black on gold leaf Japanese paper, recreating a s...

Japan / 2021s Size : W1200 D25 H1600 mm Kuroya Washi artist Hatano Wataru's masterpiece "Stacked Things" series. Japanese paper, soil, pigments, etc. are layered on top of each other to express the beauty of what has been accumulated over the years. [Wataru Hatano...

Japan / 2021s Size : W900 D25 H1150 mm Kuroya Washi artist Hatano Wataru's masterpiece "Stacked Things" series. Japanese paper, soil, pigments, etc. are layered on top of each other to express the beauty of what has been accumulated over the years. [Wataru Hatano...

Title : Tingi Japan / 2021s Size : W 1500 x H 1080 mm Tingi is a type of Indonesian mangrove and is a dye often used for Indonesian batik. This quilt is made with Woven fresh linen. Hand-quilted with Japanese sashiko...

This textile artwork uses a vintage obi dated around 1980ies, with a feather motif, and arranges it so that it looks like a vase. Antique obi, just as it is a broken vase, is united back again with black obijime - a string used to tie up obi when it’s worn. Framed in kiritansu (antique chest) paulownia wood. It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury. I used pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece. << Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors>> Feathers hold various meanings and symbolism in Japanese traditional culture, often reflecting themes of spirituality, symbolism, and folklore. Here are some of the meanings associated with feathers in Japanese tradition: ・Divine Protection: Feathers are often seen as symbols of divine protection and spiritual guidance. Feathers, especially those from birds, are considered to be imbued with the protective energy, offering spiritual guardianship and safeguarding against negative forces. ・Connection to the Spirit World: Feathers are sometimes associated with the spirit world and the realm of the divine. In folklore and mythology, feathers are depicted as messengers between the earthly realm and the celestial realms. ・Symbol of Beauty and Elegance: Feathers are admired for their natural beauty, grace, and elegance. In traditional Japanese arts such as Noh theater, Kabuki, and dance performances like Kagura, actors and performers often use feathered costumes or accessories to enhance their appearance and convey a sense of refinement and sophistication. ・Sign of Good Luck and Prosperity: In Japanese folklore, certain birds like cranes and pheasants are considered symbols of good fortune, longevity, and prosperity. Feathers from these birds are often depicted in art and craftwork as auspicious symbols believed to bring blessings and positive energy to the bearer. <> Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos. Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments. During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...

Large Japanese contemporary framed silk and brocade Oshie wall decorative art, exceptional Japanese contemporary framed and signed three-dimensional wall decorative art piece in silk...

Exquisite pair of Japanese vintage (circa 1935) hand-crafted extremely intricately embroidered silk fabric used in the presentation of ceremonial gifts on special occasions called fu...

Japanese contemporary framed three-dimensional wall decorative art piece in silk in vivid red, white and gray, depicting kimonos in breathtaking colors and patterns hanging on kimono racks...

Title : Mathilda(Ⅰ,Ⅱ) Japan / 2023s Size : w440 x h440 mm This quilt is made with french linen. Hand-quilted with cotton thread. Hand dyed with madder, chinese sumac, Japanese Pagoda Tree flower buds and tingi （A kind of bark of mangrove）. [Blue Tip...

Title : Mountains at dawn Japan / 2022s Size : W 990 H 1500 mm A work inspired by the mountains at dawn. This quilt is made with french linen. Hand-quilted with Japanese sashiko...

Japan / 2021s Size : W900 D25 H1200 mm Kuroya Washi artist Hatano Wataru's masterpiece "Stacked Things" series. Japanese paper, soil, pigments, etc. are layered on top of each other to express the beauty of what has been accumulated over the years. [Wataru Hatano...

Japan / 2021s Size : W1200 D25 H1550 mm Kuroya Washi artist Hatano Wataru's masterpiece "Stacked Things" series. Japanese paper, soil, pigments, etc. are layered on top of each other to express the beauty of what has been accumulated over the years. [Wataru Hatano...