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DNA hand
The painting that I’m presenting this time is ” DNA hand “. I am very happy if the paintings that I draw always show an image of a pattern. It has been several years since my father passed away, and there was no particular reason to remember him on Father’s Day, but for some reason during this year’s commemoration of…
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Homage Da Vinci #1
The Ikebana series is an art project started by Japanese artist Maki Kawakita. She has been presenting her own versions of ‘Color Theory & Mona Lisa’ in which she paints over the original da Vinci’s masterpiece with traditional Japanese patterns. The result is absolutely stunning and breath-taking. Now, recently, she did the same thing but with the paintings of renowned…
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Homage Da Vinci #2
Homage Da Vinci #2 The Ikebana series is an art project started by Japanese artist Maki Kawakita. She has been presenting her own versions of ‘Color Theory & Mona Lisa’ in which she paints over the original da Vinci’s masterpiece with traditional Japanese patterns. The result is absolutely stunning and breath-taking. Now, recently, she did the same thing but with…
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Map with green sand
The map is surrounded by green sand, with a big rock to the east and a small one to the west. There’s also two more rocks on each side of these. The map has several chests: on the beach there’s a chest with ghillie suit and second chest with bandage; inside one of the rocks there’s a third chest with…
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Moonset headboard
Is a piece of art of the Ikenobo School Japan , developed by the great master of modern times, Mori Yuzuru. Ikkebana is a school of flower arrangement founded more than 300 years ago. It inherits various kinds of arrangements, such as Nageire (thrown inside) and Hanga (placed on the side), which are the current style. The word ikebana means…
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Moonset palms shoji screen
The floor-to-ceiling shoji screens in the bedroom and dining room of this house seem to incorporate the natural world outside, with their distinctive patterns of light and shadow. The seamlessly linked panels were designed by architect Kota Mizuochi in collaboration with interior designer Toshie Shibata, who is known for her use of traditional Japanese materials and motifs. Palm shadows on…
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Pineapple
The painting here depicts a pineapple, which is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful tropical fruits. The name ‘pineapple’ was given by European explorers because the fruit’s smell reminds them of pine forests . It is native to Paraguay and Brazil, and has been cultivated in Central America since pre-Columbian times. It is an excellent source of…
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Sailing Maui
Sailing Maui’s waters on a sunny day, I couldn’t help but notice the tropical plants decorating the isles. Big leafy plants and blooming flowers were everywhere, making me crave for some gardening back home. One of those plants caught my eye as it is a native flower to Hawaii: ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha). It looks so interesting with its relatively…
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Sea life diptych
The painting is part of a series inspired by the Japanese tradition of Ikebana flower arrangement. In this case, each painting is from a different point of view, however both views work together as one composition. In past times, the sacred art of flower arrangement was reserved only for temples and the aristocracy who were able to enjoy its beauty…
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Stem cell
This painting is a part of ikebana series. The stem, an essential element for flowers to grow and bloom, represents the core of ‘life’. It is depicted as if it’s being stretched out by breathing air. Dots are also used to symbolize breath/air or anything invisible yet important. This painting is currently up for “the art of observation” exhibition at…
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Sunset palms shoji screen
This Kusamono (miniature decorative arrangement) was inspired by the passing of my grandmother. My mother wanted to visit her grave one last time before it closed for winter, and asked if I could create something that would brighten up her dark surroundings for this occasion. The simplicity and beauty of bonsai, but we do not have the luxury of time…
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Vector shell
The painting was finished several days ago, but I still think this is the best part of my current artworks. I used one of vector shells I made before; outlined and filled again by hand (and partialy painted with opacity). Actually it’s not very difficult to make it like that, but feels like I did something really new at last…
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Wave Landmark Tower, Tokio
At 88 stories, the Wave is a commercial building in Shinjuku and houses many of Japan’s major broadcasting corporations. It’s also home to Studio Alta, a music recording studio where I peformed with Maroon 5 and Jill Scott in the past year. The Wave is an impressive skyscraper and has been featured in multiple movies. The recording studio was designed…
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