Equestrian Equilibrium
2025
Watercolor, gold leaf, paper 13"x16"
When Clouds Part
2025
the pattern inside the mount signifies the three friends of winter motif: pine, bamboo, plum; and the checkerboard pattern
Before the Eternal
2025
Gold fills the composition with a sense of space and eternity. Its reflective surface enlivens the painting with light, while its radiance symbolizes enlightenment and eternal light. A soft peach-pink hue, represents human kindness and faith in love and life. Traditionally worn as a talisman against evil spirits, it became known in the Edo period as the “color of beginnings,” used in weddings and Girls’ Day celebrations. The color expresses hope through beauty and human feeling. Cranes are among the premier symbols longevity and good fortune. They are closely associated with the New Year and with marriage ceremonies. Auspicious clouds appear as heavenly waters, the source of life-giving rain, representing peace and fortune. The checkerboard pattern symbolizes good fortune through the growth of business, reputation, and family.