Lightning and Morning glory
US$ 6,380
Overview
2017
Acrylic, Acrylic, natural mineral pigments, brass powder, glitter, gold leaf, silver leaf on paper and wooden panel
Unique Work
Dimensions: 72.8cm (H) x 120cm (W) x 3cm (D) / 28.7" (H) x 47.2" (W) x 1.2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
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Artist statement
It's a modern interpretation of traditional Japanese Kacho-ga. It has a cartoon-like deformed shape, vivid colors and graphical shapes. The background uses 22 K gold and silver foil.
The motifs are morning glory and thunder. Morning glory is a flower representing summer in Japan. Morning glory is often depicted in Japanese classical art. It's a picture of the moment when the thunder strikes the background of the morning glory when it rings with summer rain.
I was influenced by classical Japanese Kacho-ga. The classics are updated in a modern way to pursue the novelty created by the fusion of the classics with the modern, Western and Eastern.
Artist profile
Hisahiro Fukasawa
Born: 1976
Hometown: Nagano Prefecture
Based in: Kanagawa Prefecture
Things that have lasted hundreds of years have a certain majesty to them. I feel that the stately beauty borne from weathering time and tide is something that “novelty” cannot mimic. I studied graphic design, which was how I got to learn about different types of art. I started painting …
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Last updated: November 19, 2020
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