beyond the image
Exploring old Japanese photographs I imagine myself in the environment shown and discover the meaning of underlying cultural themes. Merged with memories of my journey to Japan I feel the urge to draw beyond the edge of the photographs; fine and delicate like the blossom of the Sakura tree. Inspired by the ancient Japanese technology of hand coloring of souvenir photos in 1880 during the Meiji Era, I intervene by adding subtle colors and hand drawing. Turning the historical photos into new contemporary images; the family originally portrayed in a studio is now in the natural habitat of a spiritual and refined bamboo forest.
From the past - fine art print, art glass 26 x 36 cm.
Roots - fine art print,art glass 26 x 36 cm.
Twins | Futago - chalk on fine art sumi-e print, art glass 36 x 44 cm.
Into the woods | mori no naka e - fine art print, art glass 34 x 44 cm.
Hikikomori | social withdrawl - fine art print, art glass 26 x 36 cm.
Cityscape - fine art print,art glass 26 x 36 cm.
No flowers in bloom - fine art print, art glass 26 x 36 cm.
Reflection - fine art print, art glass 26 x 36 cm.
Man in tree - fine art print, art glass 26 x 36 cm.
Just a glimpse - fine art print, art glass 26 x 36 cm.
On his own - fine art print, art glass 26 x 36 cm.
Beyond the image - fine art print, art glass 34 x 44 cm.
Quiet retreat - fine art print, art glass 26 x 36 cm.
Free spirit - fine art print, art glass 34 x 44 cm.
no title - mixed media fine art print 40 x 30 cm