Takuma Tanaka Japanese, b. 1977
I remember my home town, 2022
Oil on canvas
64 x 64 in
162.6 x 162.6 cm
162.6 x 162.6 cm
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This artwork is a contemporary fusion of tradition and personal memory, where the artist reimagines his Japanese hometown through the expressive lens of Chinese-style painting. Employing the 'xieyi' (freehand) technique,...
This artwork is a contemporary fusion of tradition and personal memory, where the artist reimagines his Japanese hometown through the expressive lens of Chinese-style painting. Employing the "xieyi" (freehand) technique, the piece embraces fluid, gestural brushstrokes and a dreamlike atmosphere, capturing not just the physical landscape but its emotional and spiritual essence. The bold interplay of color, abstraction, and ink-like washes creates a sense of movement, evoking the timeless aesthetics of East Asian painting while infusing it with modern sensibilities. In doing so, the artist bridges cultural influences, transforming his hometown into a poetic, almost mythical vision.