Masaki Matsuura,「永生」1120×1455 mm (F80), washi paper, Western-style foil, mineral pigments Masaki Matsuura,「盆栽」455 × 380 mm (F8), Ten-gu-cho paper, linen, mineral pigments Masaki Matsuura,「桜 盆栽」410 × 318 mm (F6), Tenuguchi paper, cotton cloth, mineral pigments Ayame Higuchi「眼光紙背に徹する」1650 × 520 mm (Non-standard Size 100), Ten-gu-cho paper, mineral pigments, watercolor, gold leaf Ayame Higuchi「VEIL」520 × 1650 mm (modified 100), hemp paper, Ten-gu-cho paper, mineral pigments, watercolor, ink, gold leaf Ayame Higuchi「鯉は軈て龍になる」1650 × 520 mm (modified 100), hemp paper, Ten-gu-cho paper, mineral pigments, watercolor, ink, gold leaf

This duo exhibition features works of Nihonga (Japanese painting) by Masaki Matsuura and Ayame Higuchi. Through her works, Higuchi explores hidden issues in contemporary society by examining, with plants and animals as her vehicles, the essence of the human inner mind and life force. Matsuura, on the other hand, takes bonsai trees as his subjects, expressing the beauty of negative space and time as well as coexistence between nature and humans. The differing perspectives of these two artists silently give shape to the truths and spirituality buried deep inside visible forms. Experience novel allure and rich worldviews through their unique Nihonga.


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