NORIYUKI MURAKI

2023

The "泉" (Spring) series refers to an indispensable element in life - water. Japan, being geographically rich in hot springs and cold springs, has developed a culture of bathing in these natural waters. Therefore, using the phenomenon of "泉" (Spring) expresses the concept of "water." For artists, "泉" (Spring) is like the source of life, the gateway to new life. Beneath the colorful surface of the spring of life, various life forms can gestate and hatch, creating a beautiful diversity. This is an essential aspect of biological life and holds significant cultural and geographical symbolism for Japanese people when artists create works centered around "water" as a theme. Additionally, Noyuki Muraki often considers the "unconscious" and "subconscious" in his creations. The presence of "white" in his works conveys a sense of "emptiness" and an "unconscious state.

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