Hiroyuki Kimura - Fire works

“I drew a man and a woman looking up at fireworks. The ink is poured into the painting to resemble the remains of fireworks, and the white space is used to create a symbolic depiction of Japanese beauty.”

Kimura captures scenes of sumo wrestlers in various environments, emphasizing the contrast between tradition and modernity.

Sumo wrestlers are required to wear traditional kimono when in public, a fact that Kimura highlights to show the striking contrast between the ancient traditions of sumo and the contemporary settings they navigate.

The pigments used in these artworks are prepared using a traditional method where stones are ground into powder, mixed with pigments, and combined with glue to create a paint. This method ensures rich, vibrant colors that bring depth and life to the paintings.