"I was struck by the originality, the spontaneity, the sense that the birds and flowers, painted with mineral pigments, lift off the silk weave and join with you the viewer as if you are one. This quality, this forgetfulness of one’s self, is the essence of how art gets made and received. We know it when we see it and stand in its awe as I did in front of Jakuchū’s scrolls." Beautifully put, Mary. There was a major exhibition of his work in 2016 in Tokyo, but I'd already headed off for Cairo by then, so missed it. Astonishing artwork.
"I was struck by the originality, the spontaneity, the sense that the birds and flowers, painted with mineral pigments, lift off the silk weave and join with you the viewer as if you are one. This quality, this forgetfulness of one’s self, is the essence of how art gets made and received. We know it when we see it and stand in its awe as I did in front of Jakuchū’s scrolls." Beautifully put, Mary. There was a major exhibition of his work in 2016 in Tokyo, but I'd already headed off for Cairo by then, so missed it. Astonishing artwork.
Saw you, looking radiant as the paintings!
Blushing here. xo
The best classic Japanese art never fails to astound!
Ah, Felix, we so agree.
This is beautiful, Mary. Thanks for your gorgeous prose and photos. I needed this today!
Thank you, Josh! So kind.
Sublime! Thanks for sharing, Mary.
Thank you so much, Adrian. Means more than you know.