12 Months of Japanese Flowers is a deeply personal exploration of the natural beauty that defines each season in Japan. Through this series of twelve paintings, I invite you to experience the essence of Japan’s flora as it intersects with its cultural rhythms. Each flower in the series is carefully chosen to represent a specific month, capturing not only the bloom itself but also the feelings, climate, and traditions associated with that time of year.

For the people of Japan, these flowers evoke memories of seasons past—of the delicate fragrance in the spring air, the heat of summer, the crispness of autumn, and the quiet beauty of winter. With each painting, I aim to transport the viewer to that moment of sensory connection with nature—where one can almost smell the petals, feel the warmth or chill of the breeze, and recall the shifting light of the passing months.

The golden background of each piece is integral to the series, not merely as decoration but as a reflection of my personal affinity for this color. It draws from the luxurious and solemn aesthetic traditions of Japanese art—think of the gilded screens of the Edo period or the soft glow of ancient scrolls. The use of gold, while opulent, brings a sense of reverence to the subject matter, imbuing each flower with a timeless quality. It reminds me of the duality present in Japanese beauty: both lavish and restrained, both majestic and humble.

In creating this series, I have drawn upon both the tangible beauty of Japan’s flowers and the intangible feelings they provoke, allowing them to transcend their botanical form and become something greater. My aim is to create not just a visual record, but a sensory and emotional experience—one that invites the viewer to slow down, reflect, and engage with the quiet elegance of nature through an abstract yet intellectually grounded perspective.

In every flower, there is a story; in every stroke of gold, a connection to the past. Through 12 Months of Japanese Flowers, I hope to offer an immersive journey into the seasons of Japan—where nature and art unite to tell a story of beauty, time, and memory.