{"product_id":"大暑-taisho-major-heat-7-22-8-6","title":"Major Heat (Taisho) 7\/22-8\/6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenshin × Imatani Takako × Shobara Kazuyoshi  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImatani Takako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile working as an illustrator and graphic designer, a trip to Italy prompted her to explore expressions rooted in her identity as a Japanese artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinated by the sumi ink of her native Nara, she pursues free ink expressions that are not confined to the conventions of calligraphy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is actively engaged in a wide range of activities, including installations and performances combining sumi ink with different materials, as well as stage design.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShobara Kazuyoshi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwner of a mounting shop that supports Japan’s traditional culture, located in the ancient city of Nara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kasuido” (Kasuidou).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile preserving the beauty inherited in traditional hanging scrolls, he seeks expressions that blend seamlessly with contemporary art and modern lifestyles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenshin \/ LIVING KAKEJIKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenshin incorporates traditional Japanese aesthetics into modern living spaces, reinterpreting Japanese culture in the form of hanging scrolls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we offer is not mere decoration but a piece that calms the mind and evokes the seasons and nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing quiet and harmony to everyday spaces, the “LIVING KAKEJIKU,” imbued with the spirit of ZEN, creates moments of deep relaxation and meditation amid busy days, weaving peaceful time into everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain sheet: Washi paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain sheet size: W200×H520\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll format: Tenchi-tsuke (attached top and bottom)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll size: W200×H860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJikusaki (end knobs): Lacquered black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox: Paper box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery: Shipped within 2 business days after order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e◆About the kakejiku◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is by sumi artist Imatani Takako, based in Nara, and each of the 24 solar terms is expressed through free sumi ink imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “24 solar terms” divide the year into 24 seasons based on the sun’s movement, a traditional Japanese calendar that captures subtle changes in nature. The budding of spring, the brilliance of summer, the bounty of autumn, the stillness of winter—these shifts of the four seasons have long formed the foundation of Japanese aesthetic sensibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist’s depiction of Japan’s seasonal transitions was elevated into a hanging scroll by Nara-based mounting craftsman Shobara Kazuyoshi. While utilizing the traditional form of the kakejiku, he creates mountings that harmonize with contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hanging scroll features a clean, slender design that fits naturally into any space without choosing a location.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt complements tatami rooms as well as modern living rooms, entryways, and studies, and even when displayed in a limited space it offers a quiet presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaisho (Great Heat)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe period from around July 22 to August 6 is called “Taisho” in the 24 solar terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe midsummer Doyō period lasts about 18 days before Risshuu (the start of autumn), so the popular Doyō no Ushi no Hi (the midsummer day of the ox associated with eating eel) falls within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaisho, the solar term before Risshuu (approximately 15 days). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are many sudden evening showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures rise. 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