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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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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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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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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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…