This painting is an allegorical work with a mystical and serene atmosphere that explores rootedness, familial love, and responsibility.
In the foreground, carved upon a stone pedestal, stand two frog statues — a larger one and a smaller one resting firmly upon its head. They symbolize the family structure, protection, and the sacred duty of caring for those we love. The carved rope surrounding them (shimenawa) reinforces the idea that protecting one’s family is a noble and sacred vow.
Behind the figures stretches an infinite ocean, calm yet colossal. The sea symbolizes the vastness of the world and the passage of life, serving as a subtle reminder that within the immensity of destiny, valuable things can easily be lost if they are not given the attention and care they deserve.
In the distance, two rocks bound together by a floating rope echo the presence of the frogs on the shore. These structures act as a spiritual anchor — a constant reminder of one’s roots and origin, ensuring that no matter how vast the horizon becomes, one will always know where home is.
The combination of gouache and acrylic on textured Fabriano paper gives the painting its characteristic matte, soft, and opaque finish, perfectly suited to blending the green, gray, and bluish tones that bring this melancholic coastline to life.
Technical Data / Fact Sheet
Medium: Gouache and acrylic on Fabriano paper.
Size: 33 x 25.5 cm (13 x 10 in)
This painting is an allegorical work with a mystical and serene atmosphere that explores rootedness, familial love, and responsibility.
In the foreground, carved upon a stone pedestal, stand two frog statues — a larger one and a smaller one resting firmly upon its head. They symbolize the family structure, protection, and the sacred duty of caring for those we love. The carved rope surrounding them (shimenawa) reinforces the idea that protecting one’s family is a noble and sacred vow.
Behind the figures stretches an infinite ocean, calm yet colossal. The sea symbolizes the vastness of the world and the passage of life, serving as a subtle reminder that within the immensity of destiny, valuable things can easily be lost if they are not given the attention and care they deserve.
In the distance, two rocks bound together by a floating rope echo the presence of the frogs on the shore. These structures act as a spiritual anchor — a constant reminder of one’s roots and origin, ensuring that no matter how vast the horizon becomes, one will always know where home is.
The combination of gouache and acrylic on textured Fabriano paper gives the painting its characteristic matte, soft, and opaque finish, perfectly suited to blending the green, gray, and bluish tones that bring this melancholic coastline to life.
Technical Data / Fact Sheet
Medium: Gouache and acrylic on Fabriano paper.
Size: 33 x 25.5 cm (13 x 10 in)
