Exhibition location: Nagoya Kanko Hotel – Japanese Restaurant Kuretake (2nd floor)
Moon
Displayed at the entrance to Japanese Restaurant Kuretake at Nagoya Kanko Hotel, this folding screen possesses a quiet yet commanding presence. The moon endlessly repeats its cycle of waxing and waning, inviting us to cherish the present moment within a world that is constantly changing. In this sense, the work reflects the Japanese spirituality and sensitivity to the passage of time that lie at the heart of Hiroto Rakusho's artistic practice.
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.
