{"product_id":"okuura","title":"藤本純輝 |  奥浦町の海","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(115, 184, 157); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \"baramon\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Production year: 2025\u003cbr\u003e Size: 325 x 450 mm\u003cbr\u003e Material: watercolor, wooden frame \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"363\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(115, 184, 157); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator's Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"248\"\u003e The traditional Goto folk craft, the \"Baramon Kite,\" is a lucky charm that has been given to boys on their first festival. \u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eThe name comes from \"barakamon,\" which means \"lively\" or \"brave\" in the Goto dialect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e The paintings are colorful and powerful, featuring the faces of demons and the backs of warriors.\u003cbr data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e The original Baramon kite has long been popular as a symbol of toughness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e In this work, \"baramon,\" these traditional motifs are redrawn with LeNa SATO's signature gentle watercolor touch.\u003cbr data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e Rather than being brave, the expression has been transformed to one that exudes warmth, evoking images of \"strength to protect\" and \"prayer that will be passed down.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e If you look closely, you will see a cross design on the warrior's helmet and a crab motif on his chest. The crab is an important symbol in Japanese Christian culture, as can also be seen in the stained glass windows of Miiraku Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e Folk art, faith, and daily life. \u003cbr data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eThe atmosphere of Goto, where these elements naturally overlap,\u003cbr data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e This work is a quiet reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(115, 184, 157); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--19542149857458__main\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden page-width\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eLeNa SATO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGraduated from Tama Art University's Department of Graphic Design. After working as a graphic designer at the interior design shop \"unico,\" she moved to Canada, where she developed a sense of lifestyle while working at local interior design shops and cafes. After returning to Japan, she began working full-time as an illustrator and artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing pigments such as face paint, watercolors, and acrylic paints, he paints plants, insects, and everyday scenes with a soft touch. He is also expanding his range of expression through activities such as illustrating magazines and packaging, as well as producing zines. The paintings in this exhibition, which seem to scoop up \"fragments\" found in Goto's nature, landscapes, and human activities, are somehow nostalgic and quietly stir memories in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e　\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(115, 184, 157); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eexhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--19542149857458__main\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden page-width\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tetoba Museum vol.3\u003cbr\u003e LeNa SATO Solo Exhibition \"Fragments - Piece of Goto Islands\"\u003cbr\u003e Friday, August 1, 2025 - Sunday, August 31, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2022 \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lenasato.com\/exhibition\" class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" target=\"_self\"\u003e“LeNa SATO soloexhibition vol.01” (TONER \/ Tokyo)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e2023 “LeNa SATO soloexhibition vol.02 MOOD” (Shatter \/ Tokyo)\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e 2024 Group exhibition “HAPPY HOLIDAY” (MAP Gallery \/ Tokyo)\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e 2025 Jan COMITIA exhibitor (Makuhari \/ Tokyo Big Sight)\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e 2025 Mar “Camera Flea Market” exhibitor (Camera \/ Tokyo)\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e 2025 May “Face to Face” solo exhibition (Tabaneru \/ Tokyo)\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e 2025 Aug “Fragments – Piece of Goto Islands” solo exhibition (Tetoba Museum \/ Goto Islands, Nagasaki)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"てとば美術館","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306271391922,"sku":"251041","price":88000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/6413\/8674\/files\/okuura_main.jpg?v=1776438581","url":"https:\/\/tetoba.shop\/en\/products\/okuura","provider":"てとば美術館","version":"1.0","type":"link"}