Mizu Bon (Water Basin), 2025, Textured canvas on wood frame, handmade mineral pigments & acrylic

‘Mizu Bon’ draws inspiration from the integral role of water basins in Japanese tradition, serving as sacred spaces for cleansing, reflection, and mindful connection. The compositions feature cave-like forms and cascading layers of white and gold, evoking the fluidity of water, the rhythm of renewal, and the cyclical nature of life. Subtle kintsugi-inspired gold accents weave through the surfaces, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection, transformation, and the resilience of form. The textured mineral pigments create a tactile depth, inviting viewers to experience the work not just visually but almost physically, as though touching the ephemeral flow of water itself.