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 Japanese Ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
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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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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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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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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…
