Cherry blossom Peach blossom

In "Cherry blossom Peach blossom," Hara takes a dramatic departure from his usual spring palette, creating what might be his most boldly theatrical piece in the series. Here, we find our archetypal black figure perched atop a dark mountain, silhouetted against a blazing orange sun that dominates the composition like a spiritual coronation. What's particularly fascinating is how Hara has transformed traditional Japanese calligraphy into a kind of wild, gestural abstraction. The black marks dancing around the edges of the piece suggest kanji characters caught in a windstorm, but they've been liberated from their semantic duties to become pure energy. These marks create a swirling vortex that frames both the figure and the magnificent red sun at the center. The color story here is extraordinary – the emerald green waves at the bottom provide a strong foundation, while the golden yellows and electric blues in the middle ground create a dynamic tension that draws the eye upward. The massive red-orange sun acts as both backdrop and spotlight for our solitary figure, whose red eye now seems to be in direct dialogue with this larger celestial presence. Hara's technique shows remarkable confidence in this piece. The way he allows the green pigment to bleed and pool at the bottom creates a sense of organic movement, while the more gestural brushwork in the upper portion suggests a kind of cosmic calligraphy. The drips and splatters aren't random but feel deliberately choreographed, each contributing to the overall sense of spiritual turbulence and transformation.

Created By

Takashi Hara