‘Mori Bon’ (Forest Basin ), 2025, Textured canvas on wood frame, handmade mineral pigments & acrylic

‘Mori Bon’ draws inspiration from the integral role of natural basins and forest pools, serving as sacred spaces for reflection, renewal, and mindful connection with the living earth. The compositions feature cave-like forms and cascading layers of verdant greens and soft earthy tones, evoking the quiet rhythm of the forest, the flow of life, and the cycles of growth and decay. Subtle kintsugi-inspired gold accents weave through the surfaces, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection, transformation, and the resilience of nature. 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 pulse of the forest itself.