Material: Gold leaf/Platinum leaf
Exhibition location: ESPACIO Nagoya Castle Hiryu-no-ma (3rd floor)
Gold and Silver Twin Dragons
The gold and silver dragons, powerfully intertwined in a form reminiscent of a shimenawa (sacred rope), are inspired by the Golden Dragon and Silver Dragon said to descend from the castle tower of Nagoya Castle, which stands opposite ESPACIO Nagoya Castle, bringing peace and good fortune to the world. Beyond symbolizing peace and prosperity, their intertwining also represents the vows of marriage and the bonds between people.
Hiroto Rakusho
Born in Nishijin, Kyoto, in 1962. A gold leaf artist and traditional craftsman, Rakusho inherited the traditional techniques of gold leaf artistry from his father, a master hikihaku artisan in Nishijin. With a desire to share the beauty of Japanese gold leaf craftsmanship with the world, he has exhibited his works internationally as a distinctive gold leaf artist. He has also participated in the restoration of important cultural properties, including folding screens and sliding door paintings at historic temples and shrines such as Kenninji Temple.
