Kingtsugi in Nature
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 48 x 1 in. (94.44 × 121.92 × 2.54 cm)
金継ぎは、日本の伝統的な修理技法で、陶器や磁器の割れを金粉や漆で修復します。この方法は、壊れた物に新しい美しさを与え、その歴史を引き立てます。金継ぎは欠点を隠さず、むしろ受け入れ、個性を表現します。
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese repair technique that involves mending broken pottery or porcelain with lacquer mixed with gold dust. This approach not only restores the item but also enhances its historical narrative. Kintsugi does not hide imperfections; instead, it embraces them and expresses individuality, transforming flaws into unique beauty.
While hiking in California among the Sierra Foothills, the artist saw a tree struck by lightning, yet it was surviving. The resilience in the tree with charred bark and bare limbs, shows the refusal to give up The beauty found in mother’s nature ability to survive symbolizes resilience. Its charred bark tells a story of adversity, while new leaves emerge vibrantly from scorched branches. The once blackened trunk glistened with golden sap, nature's remedy nurturing its rebirth. This scene ignites inspiration, showcasing life’s tenacity. The tree flourishes, embodying the spirit of creation amidst destruction, reminding us that beauty arises from overcoming hardship and that every scar holds the promise of regeneration.
Inspiration: California Foothills
Collection: Fading Eden