Painting
Beneath the Blue Skies
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Oil and acrylic on canvas 60 x 80 cm
Showcased at Art Jakarta 2024 with Cans Gallery
In a quiet street of Kyoto, three schoolgirls wander under a bright blue sky, their laughter floating through the air. The old wooden buildings around them, with their charmingly worn façades and intricate details, seem to tell stories of days gone by. The girls, full of energy and life, stand in stark contrast to the timeless architecture that has witnessed generations come and go. As their shadows dance across the sunlit pavement, it’s clear that this moment, though simple, is filled with meaning. Each step they take feels like a gentle push from childhood toward the responsibilities of adulthood waiting just around the corner. In this blend of youthful spirit and historic beauty, the scene perfectly captures that bittersweet feeling of growing up—like a fleeting treasure that, while here now, will soon turn into a cherished memory.