Material: Japanese paper, mineral pigments
Exhibition location: ESPACIO Nagoya Castle – Presidential Suite (11th floor)
JAPANESE IRIS
Blooming in clusters beside the water in early summer, irises have long symbolized purification, protection from evil, and the cleansing of impurities. Traditionally believed to possess purifying qualities, they have been cherished as auspicious flowers in Japanese culture. Elegant yet full of vitality, the blossoms appear to dance together in graceful rhythm. By incorporating metallic leaf beneath the painted surface, the artist enhances their luminous presence, lending the flowers an even greater sense of purity and dignity.
Rie Yamada
Born in Kyoto in 1961, Yamada graduated from the Department of Japanese Painting at Tama Art University in 1983, where she studied under Matazō Kayama. She has held numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries, department stores, and museums throughout Japan. She has also created book cover illustrations for authors including Kaoru Kurimoto, Tomiko Miyao, Shigeaki Hinohara, and Michiko Nagai. As of 2025, she works independently.
