Coffer with Design in Kirikane "Faint Light"

I made this piece with the image of fresh spring light shining on the fields with flowers in full bloom. To express the warm, faint and gentle light I used many curved lines. The pastel spring colors change to early summer colors depending on the angle. I also wanted to express a dazzling strength within this piece at the same time.

• Kirikane cut foil embellishing

  Kirikane cut foil embellishing was originally used to lavishly decorate Buddhist images. Today the technique is employed on decorative boxes and other craft objects. First, layers of gold leaf made by beating gold into thin, paper-like sheets are heated and combined over a charcoal fire. The resulting foil is cut into shapes such as lines, squares, and triangles using a bamboo knife. A brush is used to apply the cut foil in the desired pattern, and the piece is complete.