Nasanunaka Possibly 1913 - 1919

Shunyo Yanagawa made 'Nasanunaka' using soft muted colours, in gentle hues of pink, green and brown. I'm imagining Yanagawa's process, maybe starting with a light wash, letting it dry, then layering on the botanical imagery, one leaf, stem or berry at a time. The way the colours interact with the light gives the piece a dreamy quality. The leaves and berries invite a playful feeling; I can almost smell the foliage and taste the sweet fruit. It reminds me of the work of other artists who find inspiration in the natural world, in the patterns and rhythms that exist all around us. We see Yanagawa in conversation with them across time. Paintings like this are open invitations. What do you feel when you look at it?