Kotobuki Fuji
Katashi Koyama
(Japanese style painter)
[A white sacred mountain, a red sun. A noble and auspicious beauty, inheriting the spirit of the master, Maeda Seison.]
Koyama Ko is a leading figure in the Japan Art Institute (Inten), the pinnacle of Japanese painting, and is known as one of the leading masters of contemporary Japanese painting.
This work, "Kotobuki Fuji," is a masterpiece that showcases the true essence of Koyama's art, particularly his use of "white." Mount Fuji, majestically situated in the center of the canvas, is depicted with a clean, unadorned brushwork, imbued with the dignified style and refined aesthetic beauty inherited from his mentor, Maeda Seison.
Amidst a golden background, the radiant white Mount Fuji and the vividly burning sun (halo) create a composition symbolizing "Kotobuki" (longevity), as the title suggests. While this auspicious motif has been cherished by the Japanese people since ancient times, in Koyama Ko's hands, it transcends mere traditional painting, elevating it to a "modern prayer."
It possesses a vibrant charm that instantly brightens up any space, and a serene tranquility that calms the mind the more you gaze upon it. Measuring 28 x 41 cm, its elegant form makes it the centerpiece of a study or living room, and it also makes a truly specia
Size: Image dimensions: H27 x W41cm; Frame dimensions: H49 x W63cm
Material: Silk book
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