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7 artworks in Kyoto Art Gallery

Artwork: Blue Pattern

Blue Pattern

Material: Pigments, Pure gold leaf

Size: The Calm Within — Art that Breathes Light, Kyoto Art Gallery

Price: US$281

Rarity: Unique

"Blue Pattern" presents a harmonious composition of six geometric and nature-inspired panels, each capturing a distinct rhythm of form and texture. Waves, clouds, and abstract motifs intertwine in a refined palette of deep navy, soft blues, and shimmering gold, evoking the timeless beauty of traditional …

Artwork: Cherry blossoms 3

Cherry blossoms 3

Material: Water color

Size: 10 1/2 × 20 2/5 in | 26.7 × 51.8 cm

Price: US$525

Rarity: Unique

"Cherry Blossoms 3" captures the fleeting elegance of spring through a delicate fan-shaped composition. Soft shades of blush pink and pale peach depict blooming cherry blossoms, while scattered petals drift gently, evoking a sense of calm and transience. The refined linework and balanced arrangement …

Artwork: Reverse Hydrangea

Reverse Hydrangea

Material: Mineral pigments, Pigments, Sumi ink, Gold powder

Size: The Calm Within — Art that Breathes Light, Kyoto Art Gallery

Price: US$400

Rarity: Unique

“Reverse Hydrangea” captures a delicate moment where beauty is preserved in a symbolic gesture. The hydrangea, tied gently with a golden ribbon and hung upside down, suggests both transience and continuity—a way of keeping nature close, even as it changes. The soft purples and greens blend harmoniously, evoking the …

Artwork: Summer Noel

Summer Noel

Material: Mineral pigment, Dyed mud pigment, Watercolor

Size: 11 1/10 × 9 1/10 in | 28.3 × 23.2 cm

Price: US$651

Rarity: Unique

“Summer Noel” captures the refreshing essence of a serene summer day, evoking the sensation of floating gently on cool waters. Soft turquoise and aqua tones blend seamlessly with delicate white accents, resembling sunlight dancing across rippling waves. The scattered geometric forms add a sense of movement and …

Artwork: Yellow Pattern

Yellow Pattern

Material: Mineral pigments, Dyed mud pigments

Size: The Calm Within — Art that Breathes Light, Kyoto Art Gallery

Price: US$280

Rarity: Unique

Yellow Pattern celebrates the vibrancy of traditional Japanese motifs through a harmonious palette of ochre, orange, white, and shimmering gold. Each panel presents a distinct design—flowing clouds, geometric lines, curling waves, and autumn maple leaves—creating a visual rhythm that feels both nostalgic and …

Artwork: Yorokezome (sweet and sour)

Yorokezome (sweet and sour)

Material: Mineral pigments, Pigments, Sumi ink, Gold powder

Size: The Calm Within — Art that Breathes Light, Kyoto Art Gallery

Price: US$281

Rarity: Unique

Yorokezome (Sweet and Sour) presents a vibrant interplay of rhythm and contrast through vertical stripes in shades of crimson, orange, and yellow. The hand-drawn wavering lines convey both energy and softness, evoking the shifting sensations of taste—sweetness balanced by tang, warmth countered by freshness. The work …

Artwork: ”When I come out at Tago Bay and behold the white cloth-like spread” (from the Hyakunin Isshu, a collection of 100 poems)

”When I come out at Tago Bay and behold the white cloth-like spread” (from the Hyakunin Isshu, a collection of 100 poems)

Material: Mineral pigments, Pigments, Sumi ink, Gold powder

Size: 13 2/5 × 25 1/5 in | 34 × 64 cm

Price: US$777

Rarity: Unique

"When I come out at Tago Bay and behold the white cloth-like spread" draws inspiration from a famous poem in the Hyakunin Isshu, depicting the serene majesty of Mt. Fuji. Rendered in delicate hues and soft gradients, the snow-capped peak rises through drifting mists, evoking a sense of purity and timeless …