SAKURAISＭ ver. Byobu

 

なぜ古き時代の多くの日本画は金屏風の上に描かれたのでしょうか。一説によれば、暗い家屋に住む昔の人々は薄暗い室内に浮かび上がる金屏風の美しさに心惹かれ、同時に金が持つ邪気を払う力を信じていたとされています。私はそれを知ったとき、持病に苦しむ妻の姿を見て、少しでも彼女の心を癒やせるような作品を創りたいと強く思い、このプロジェクトを始めたのです。

モチーフには妻が愛する桜を選びました。そして、完成した金屏風は私の家の中で、妻の苦しみが少しでも和らぐよう、優しく光を放っています。

 

 

What led to the depiction of many ancient Japanese paintings on gold folding screens? According to one theory, people who lived in dimly lit homes in ancient times were attracted to the beauty of gold folding screens that shimmered in the subdued light, while also believing in gold's ability to remove negative energies. When I learned of this, observing my wife endure the challenges of her chronic illness, I strongly felt the desire to create a piece that could offer her some solace. It was with that intent that I began this project.

 

I chose the motif of cherry blossoms, beloved by my wife. Now, the completed gold folding screen resides within my home, gently emitting light in the hope of alleviating even a fraction of my wife's suffering.