Japan Art and Stillness of the Night

Japan Art and Stillness of the Night

Lee Jay Walker

Modern Tokyo Times

Contemporary artist Sawako Utsumi pays tribute to Hagiwara Hideo (1913–2007) in her latest work. True to her style, she introduces a subtle yet striking element—a green tree that stands apart from Hagiwara Hideo’s original composition. This addition, symbolizing energy, freshness, and vitality, offers a nuanced reinterpretation that both honors and reimagines the spirit of the original.

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