Exhibition location: ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu – TAKUMI
Wind and Moon
The moon and the wind are timeless forces of nature. The radiance of the gold leaf, the drifting clouds that veil it, and the flowing composition with its carefully balanced spaces come together to evoke the quiet power of nature—ever-present and endlessly in motion. Embedded within the work is the artist's wish that each guest be blessed with a strong and favorable wind, carrying them forward on their own journey.
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.
