Marumi Satoishi
“Snakes in the Sacred Forest”, 2024,
Color pencils on paper,
H21*W30 cm
This artwork depicts a mystical forest with a snake. The trees sway gently, rocks line the path, a stream flows quietly, and a stone lantern stands distantly. A golden white snake, symbolizing the 2025 Japanese zodiac, moves through the forest. The setting is inspired by the sacred grove behind Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.
緑豊かな森に蛇が佇む神秘的な様子を描きました。
“Picture frame”, 2024, Mizuhiki,
H21*W30 cm
This piece features intricately woven mizuhiki (decorative Japanese cord made from twisted paper),
designed with the concept of a frame or a painting mat. The suspended mizuhiki structure creates a frame that emphasizes the background visible through the central space like a window onto a landscape. The delicate weave allows light to harmonize with the surrounding environment and enhances its beauty.
水引を編んで、額縁、絵画のマットを意識した作品を作りました。