Miwa Komatsu - Yamato Power, To The World
Miwa Komatsu - Yamato Power, To The World
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| Publisher | Kyuryudo |
| ISBN | 9784763018366 |
| Idea Code | 20197 |
Emerging artist Miwa Komatsu is known for her vibrant depictions of Shinto symbolism, and often does painting performances in front of a live audience. As a child, she became familiar with the mountainous regions of Nagano, Japan, where she befriended animals and first encountered the ‘komainu’ that protect shrines. These fierce guardians inspired Komatsu to develop her bright, exuberant acrylic painting style and saturated canvases. The creatures are both auspicious and frightening in Shinto teachings. Positioning herself at the intersection of the human and spiritual, Komatsu deftly harnesses this contrasting nature to reveal powerful lion-dogs, dragons, and more.
| 178 p, ills colour & bw, 23 x 30 cm, pb, Japanese/English |
