When I started working on Purple Flowers, I knew I wanted to pay homage to the elegance and subtlety of traditional Japanese art. I’ve always been drawn to its delicate lines, its poetic minimalism, and the way it captures emotion through nature. The cherry blossoms, the flowing ink, the quiet beauty—it all speaks to me. But I didn’t want to simply replicate it. I wanted to reinterpret it through my own lens—infuse it with my colors, my rhythm, my energy. That’s why I chose purple: a color that doesn’t traditionally dominate Japanese floral art, but one that felt deeply personal and expressive to me. It’s mysterious, vibrant, and slightly unconventional—just like the way I approach my creative process. This piece is a bridge between worlds: between tradition and modernity, between homage and innovation. It’s my way of saying thank you to an artistic heritage that continues to inspire me, while also carving out my own space within it.
