Moonlit Night 〈Sei〉 As a fan maker, Yoshimoto has always said, “Fans reflect the Japanese view of nature and sense of beauty.”
Moonlit Night 〈Sei〉 Illuminated by the bright moonlight, the bamboo grove appears to float. The interplay of moonlight and bamboo light… I imagined such a scene as I put pen to paper.Bamboo is also known as “blue gentleman” or “blue lord.”Ancient poets seemed to associate it with the fresh vitality that pierces the sky, the overflowing life force, and the image of flight. In China, bamboo has long been considered one of the Four Gentlemen, along with orchids, plum blossoms, and chrysanthemums. However, the bamboo grove viewed from afar is full of emotion and never ceases to evoke nostalgia in the Japanese. Tadanori Yoshimoto’s Kasenga The term “kasenga” is a … Read more
