Material: Gold leaf, Japanese paper, pigment
Exhibition location: ESPACIO Nagoya Castle Art Collection (11th floor)
Light Shining on Purple Clouds
In Japanese culture, the purple clouds referred to in the title have long been regarded as auspicious omens—symbols of good fortune. The color purple represents nobility and spirituality, while clouds are seen as a bridge between heaven and earth. The luminous gold leaf further reinforces this symbolism, expressing the artist's wish that the work serve as a blessing and a good omen for the future of all who stay here.
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.
