{"product_id":"清明-seimei-fresh-green-4-4-4-18","title":"Seimei: Fresh Green 4\/4-4\/18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenshin × Imatanitakako × Shobara Kazuyoshi  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImatanitakako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile working as an illustrator and graphic designer, a trip to Italy prompted an exploration of expression as a Japanese artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe became captivated by the sumi (ink) of her native Nara and pursues free ink expression that is 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 with other 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 traditional mounting atelier in the ancient city of Nara that supports Japanese traditional culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kasuidou”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile making use of the beauty inherited in traditional hanging scrolls, he pursues expressions that blend into contemporary artworks and modern lifestyles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenshin \/ LIVING KAKEJIKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenshin brings traditional Japanese aesthetics into modern living spaces, reinterpreting wa (Japanese) culture in the form of a hanging scroll.\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\u003eThe LIVING KAKEJIKU, which imbues a space with silence and harmony and carries the spirit of ZEN, creates moments of deep relaxation and meditation amid busy daily life, weaving peaceful time into everyday living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper: Japanese paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper size: W200×H520\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll format: Tenchi attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll size: W200×H860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJikusaki (end knobs): Ceramic, 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 hanging scroll ◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work was created by sumi artist Imatanitakako, based in Nara, and depicts the scenes of each of the 24 solar terms with free ink expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “24 solar terms” divide the year into 24 seasons based on the sun’s movement; it is a traditional Japanese calendar that delicately captures nature’s changes. The budding of spring, the brilliance of summer, the harvest of autumn, the stillness of winter — these seasonal transitions have long formed the core of Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist’s expression of Japan’s seasonal changes was elevated into a hanging scroll by Nara-based mounting craftsman Shobara Kazuyoshi. While utilizing the traditional form of the hanging scroll, he creates mountings that harmonize with contemporary spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by a clean, slim design, this hanging scroll fits naturally into any space without imposing.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt harmonizes not only with Japanese-style rooms but also modern living rooms, entryways, and studies, and even when displayed in limited spaces it offers a quiet presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe period from around April 4 to April 18 — Seimei, short for “clear, pure, and bright,” expresses the fresh, lively nature of spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn regions that used the lunisolar calendar such as China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, “Qingming Festival” (Seimei) corresponds to an important observance similar in significance to Obon in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the season when young leaves sprout all at once, flowers bloom abundantly, and everything feels pure and bright under the gentle spring breeze and warm sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"洗心","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519171006750,"sku":null,"price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8670\/8766\/files\/80.jpg?v=1768453644","url":"https:\/\/kakejikuya.com\/en\/products\/seimei-fresh-green-4-4-4-18","provider":"KAKEJIKUYA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}