Mixed Media on Wood Panel on Linen Canvas (fabric paint, watercolor, Japanese paper, sumi ink). Misako OBA.
12x12x1 inch (13.6×13.6×1.25 inch with white floater wooden frame)
The title Celestial Symphony evokes the image of a beautifully orchestrated cosmic display, filled with harmony in the heavens. As I reflected on the verse—stars, moon, and sun—I was reminded that just as the celestial bodies are called to praise the Creator, so are we. This piece embodies a sense of joy, awe, and reverence, encouraging us to embrace a broader perspective on His sovereignty and power. “Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Praise Him, highest heavens, And the waters that are above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.” (Psalm 148: 3-6) I employed a variety of versatile mediums and materials in this piece, creating a complex yet harmonious composition—much like a symphony. This integration of elements symbolizes how our lives, despite moments of loss, grief, and struggle, can still come together to form a beautiful and meaningful masterpiece. Original art or Notebook
I created this piece to celebrate our life, existence, planets, and nature, and even our cultural creations, even if we have hardships in life on earth. All creations were started from our Creator of the universe.. Reflected and I immersed myself with the verse, “There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory. (1 Corinthians 15:41). Some text in French and English are in it. Also, as my signature style, it contains both ancient and contemporary elements such as the Bible verses, ancient poem in calligraphy with sumi ink, code and math formula…etc. The harmony of symphony; both Eastern and Western, which shaped me and my work. This work can be called “Celestial Symphony II (glory, amber)” is to distinguish from the blue one.
Reflecting the artwork of “Celestial Symphony” Silent (without text) version. Creating artwork without text is so rare for me. It feels silent to me. Serenity in heavens and in our heart. And energy is growing and glowing.
Creating works on wood panel is the most common because I often use encaustic/beeswax that requires sturdy substrate. But, I like works on paper as well, especially this. It has texture as usual as my work and although my base substrate paper was sharp edge square, when I built the layers on it with Japanese paper collage with paint, I intentionally exceeded the edges. It can be matted and frame it. But, for the solo show this May, I mounted it on wood panel and framed like this. The options are actually versatile. If you like, without the white wooden floater frame, hanging as brown-four-edge-wood panel works fine as well.
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