Mika Okumura 《Yama zakura ‐Japanese Mountain Cherry‐》
A dense grove of trees thrusts into the composition, where a single mountain cherry stands out with striking presence. Its trunk and branches are far from orderly, bearing a rugged, untamed character. Yet it is precisely in this irregular form that one feels the strength of a wild cherry—striving to bloom to its fullest within the limits of its environment.
From a winding path that recedes toward the left, the viewer’s gaze extends to a faint suggestion of the coastline. The distant mountains are rendered in soft, hazy tones, a contrast that allows the cherry blossoms in the foreground to emerge larger and more symbolic. Gentle spring sunlight suffuses the entire scene, while Okumura’s signature technique of eliminating contour lines evokes the living breath of nature and captures the archetypal landscape of spring in Japan.
This work was exhibited at the “6th Nihonga-Kyo Exhibition” held at Mitsukoshi in 2014, and it fully conveys the spirit of Okumura’s artistry.
Artist
Mika Okumura
Title
Yamazakura (Japanese mountain cherry)
Size
91.8㎝×116.5㎝
Frame
Equipped
Frame Size
102.0㎝×127.6㎝
Year of Creation
Created in 2014
Technique
Nihonga (Japanese style Painting)
Materials
Mineral pigments, Indian ink on Paper
Condition
B (Gently aged)
Certificate of Authenticity
Co-signed Label
Provenance
”6th Nihonga-Kyo Exhibition” held at Mitsukoshi in 2014
Storage Condition
D Heavily soiled and worn
Shipping ･ Packing Details
Courier delivery, securely packaged in a custom box
Condition The condition of each artwork, frame, and related accessories is described using the following grading:
S (Mint / Unused)– In pristine condition, as new. A (Excellent)– Well-preserved, with no noticeable imperfections. B (Good)– Gently aged, showing light signs of handling or time. C (Fair)– Evident signs of age and character, with visible imperfections. D (Displayable)– In displayable condition; flaws are present, and restoration or replacement may be considered.
