White Tree Hibiscus with Black Butterfly and Bees c. 1683

Editor: Here, we have Kano Tansetsu's "White Tree Hibiscus with Black Butterfly and Bees." It has a wonderful, airy feel. What draws your eye when you look at this? Curator: The butterfly, perched delicately, feels like a fleeting moment captured. It's a reminder of the transient beauty of nature. What a joy to find stillness in such a busy world. Editor: It's so simple, but it does feel complete! Curator: Yes! It's about finding joy in observing the everyday. The butterfly and bees add a sense of vitality, wouldn't you say? I believe that’s the goal here. Editor: Absolutely! It is like a poem. I see that vitality and fleeting beauty so much clearer now!