観 - kan

Haruka Sasaki

Painting - acrylic on canvas

30 x 30 cm

The character “Kan” signifies “to see” or “to observe” in Japanese, encompassing connotations of “view,” “per- spective,” “thoughts,” “consciousness,” “state,” and “appearance.” This work is composed of colors and lines intended to represent the four elements, and represents the energy of feeling and seeing the components of the universe as they are, as well as their expansion beyond the circle. Furthermore, another kanji character pronounced as ‘Kan,’ which phonetically translates to ‘Ring’ in Japanese, adds layers of meaning to the title, enriching its pronunciation and interpretation.