after rain

I'm always amazed when I see the grand design of nature with its unique texture, colour and harmonious beauty. Particularly I love to portray "leaves" rather than splendorous "flowers". In long history of traditional Japanese Art, we have embraced the richness of meaning behind those lovable figures in nature; which showed vanity of this world and fragility of life. It exactly corresponds to the idea of "Memento Mori", which is seen in Western ideology, art and culture, especially in Baroque era. The more sensing fragility of our life in portraying those figures, the deeper understanding the dignity of life, I believe to gain in my art practice.