OTAKI_SAN The Eternal Bloom- original

2018

Oil, gold and silver leaf on panel

20 x 20 in (50 x 50 cm) Framed size approx 24 x 24" (60 x 60cm)

£5,550

Signed

Framed

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In Japan, the flower has a historical tradition behind it linked to apologies and gratitude. An emperor supposedly gave Hydrangeas to a maiden he loved as an apology for neglecting her when other business took up all his attention. Contemporary florists in Japan use it to represent genuine emotions and love because the pink blossoms in particular resemble a beating heat