Description

Japanese Woman Illustration is the depiction of a beautiful and well-groomed young woman wearing a traditional costume, in bright colors and decorated with geometric and abstract symbols, portrayed while looking in the oval and decorated mirror.
Against the background of ocher color, a branch of cherry tree in bloom, to represent the hanami, the spring celebration of ‘looking at flowers’ and dedicated exclusively to the cherry blossom (Sakura), one of the symbols of Japan and strongly present in the culture of The presence of the flower in the illustration represents the transience of life, its being in bloom only for a few days, but it is also a good omen for the future …
India ink and pastels on cardboard.
Year of construction 2009