Early Morning Ride - A Year in Japan series Print

"A Year in Japan" series - Summer. This is the 1st artwork I created for this series, of which there are 12 - one for each month. The original was created using Copic markers and coloured pencil. The series captures everyday scenes in Japan in an attempt to convey the Japanese phrase 物の哀れ 'mono no aware' - the gentle sadness of things. This refers to the ephemeral, transitory nature of the world, which in turn evokes a greater appreciation for things which are quick to disappear, such as cherry blossoms. The scenes I portray are fleeting moments in time, where the figures, objects and light will only be in that exact state for a moment, never to be repeated. Furthering this concept, each piece also represents a different month of the year, highlighting the passage of time through the seasons. The works all feature a lone man with his back to the viewer, giving a glimpse into the life of a faceless stranger. The style I used was inspired by Studio Ghibli animation and traditional Japanese woodblock prints. This artwork depicts a lone figure riding through a Tokyo street at sunrise. I chose to use a limited palette for this work to give it warmth as well as enhance the look of the sunrise. My style has evolved since this first piece, making it more unique. As with each work in the series, my name is written in small black writing within the work.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:10 W x 8 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:15.25 W x 13.25 H x 1.2 D in

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