Name: The Smell of Rain 8F (45.5 x 37.9cm) by Naoko Kanan
Brand: BARA Gallery
SKU: KN-P2001-J-4638−A3530
Price: 320000.0 JPY
Availability: InStock

The Smell of Rain　 8F (45.5 x 37.9cm)　 by Naoko Kanan

¥320,000

In a tub filled with water lilies, a celestial being appears to be relaxing.

Surrounded by the scent of rain, the celestial being has a blissful expression, as if soaking in a bath.

The ample leaves and petals of the water lilies shine beautifully in the stillness.

This is a work that cleanses the heart with every viewing.

Born in Anamizu-cho, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1955

1980 Graduated from the Department of Crafts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts (majoring in metal hammering)

1982 Lives in Kamakura

From his 30s onwards, he settled in Kamakura City and, under the influence of Toshio Arimoto, began producing paintings based on Japanese paintings.

He interacted with local Kamakura cultural figures such as Akutagawa Prize-winning author Shu Fujisawa, poet Akari Kido, and literary critic Koichiro Tomioka, and was bequeathed art supplies by Japanese painter Junsaku Koizumi, who passed away in January 2012.

Passed away suddenly due to illness on June 4 , 2012 at the age of 56.

His works as illustrations include ``The Story the Cat Saw'' (Fukuinkan Shoten), ``Bokko'' (Kaiseisha), and ``Ghostland of Ayashigaoka'' (Bunken Publishing).