Description
(cont’d from above)
This painting is based on my photographs from that moment in 2023. Every plum blossom has a different shape and ink wash depth to reflect the uniqueness of each delicate new blossom on its branches. Looking at this flower always brings to mind the poets and artists of days past. One of many classic poems dedicated to this beautiful flower reads:
Blossoms of the plum!
To whom am I to show them
unless it be to you –
you who alone can savor
color and fragrance alike?
君ならで
誰にかみせん
梅花
色をも香をも
知る人ぞ知る
By Tomonori, Kokin Wakashū transl. McCullough, Helen C.
The first plum blossoms
Japanese ink on Awagami bamboo paper (approximately 25 cm width x 28.0 cm height). The work is signed and stamped by the artist on the lower left corner of the composition.
The work sells as displayed on the image, without additional frame or accessories. Colours on screen will vary slightly from the actual artwork. This work ships in 5-8 working days.
