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Trace of Time — Silence

2026

5 works on “Trace of Time”


Artist’s note

Time cannot be seen. Yet it leaves traces — in wood, in stone, in fossils, and within us.

My work originates from the philosophy of 空 Kū while exploring the traces left by time. Ancient trees, driftwood, fossils, stones, weathered metals, and aged wood embody the overwhelming presence of time. Encountering them often leads us into a state of Kū — a profound stillness beyond thought. By bringing together forms that exist across different timescales on a single canvas, I explore how time, memory, and existence intersect, leaving space for each viewer to find their own meaning.

— Instagram, 2026

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Works in this chapter — VI Trace of Time · 17

  • Abyss
  • Trace of Time — Strata
  • Trace of Time — Mujō
  • Le Temps du Terroir
  • Legacy 2026(Amoy)
  • Swallows
  • Swallow
  • Trace of Time
  • Trace of Time — Silence
  • Trace of Time — Alive
  • Chrysanthemum (Red)
  • Ryūseki
  • 4 Century
  • Botan
  • Kurenai ROKKA (small)
  • Purple Chrysanthemum
  • Hagoita — Chrysanthemum

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