Exhibition location:Nagoya Kanko Hotel RYUJO (1st floor)
A Ray of Light
In Japanese, the word Ao traditionally encompasses both blue and green. It evokes the sea, tranquil lakes, deep forests, and the air before dawn. Because it resists clear definition, this subtle spectrum of color seems to transcend conventional boundaries. Its appearance shifts with the changing light, at times deepening until it approaches black. In this sense, the work becomes an abyss of blue, bringing a quiet sense of tranquility to its richly decorated surroundings.
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.
