76 x 76 cm Acrylic on canvas in floating KINTSUGI frame.
The “Kurogaki Glazing” series draws inspiration from the abstracted colors of Kurogaki — black persimmon — and pottery glazing. Subtle layers and textured glazes express the essence of forests, water, gravity’s flow, and a sense of calmness and peace.
When persimmon trees are cut for timber, they typically reveal shades of milky white to light yellow. However, on rare occasions, a distinctive black hue, resembling ink, appears in the tree’s core, known as “Kurogaki.”
Encountering Kurogaki is a one-in-ten-thousand chance, making it exceptionally rare. This rarity, along with the tree’s challenging growth and timber processing difficulties, adds to its mystique and high value.
To capture this blackness, I’ve used Sumi ink, which is also derived from trees and contains hints of green that add depth and richness to the colour, much like the layers of Kurogaki itself.
Kintsugi Frame Story
This piece carries a story beyond the canvas. Before the exhibition, its frame was accidentally broken. Instead of concealing the damage, I chose to repair it with Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending with gold, which embraces cracks as part of an object’s history and beauty.
The repaired frame, marked with golden lines, reflects the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, finding quiet strength in imperfection and time’s passage.
What was once broken now holds a deeper meaning: imperfect, yet whole; fragile, yet resilient.
International orders are shipped rolled in a tube. Shipping cost is included.
76 x 76 cm Acrylic on canvas in floating KINTSUGI frame.
The “Kurogaki Glazing” series draws inspiration from the abstracted colors of Kurogaki — black persimmon — and pottery glazing. Subtle layers and textured glazes express the essence of forests, water, gravity’s flow, and a sense of calmness and peace.
When persimmon trees are cut for timber, they typically reveal shades of milky white to light yellow. However, on rare occasions, a distinctive black hue, resembling ink, appears in the tree’s core, known as “Kurogaki.”
Encountering Kurogaki is a one-in-ten-thousand chance, making it exceptionally rare. This rarity, along with the tree’s challenging growth and timber processing difficulties, adds to its mystique and high value.
To capture this blackness, I’ve used Sumi ink, which is also derived from trees and contains hints of green that add depth and richness to the colour, much like the layers of Kurogaki itself.
Kintsugi Frame Story
This piece carries a story beyond the canvas. Before the exhibition, its frame was accidentally broken. Instead of concealing the damage, I chose to repair it with Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending with gold, which embraces cracks as part of an object’s history and beauty.
The repaired frame, marked with golden lines, reflects the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, finding quiet strength in imperfection and time’s passage.
What was once broken now holds a deeper meaning: imperfect, yet whole; fragile, yet resilient.
International orders are shipped rolled in a tube. Shipping cost is included.
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