Fujiko Sakura Patched

The cherry blossom motif, a classic symbol of Japanese culture, adds a poignant layer of meaning. Like the fleeting lifespan of these beautiful flowers, beauty is transient, vulnerable to the ravages of time.

The piece features Fujiko Sakura's likeness, fragmented into multiple layers and reassembled in a dynamic, abstracted composition. Her facial features are dispersed across the canvas, with each section patched together using a combination of paint, paper, and digital elements. fujiko sakura patched

24" x 36" (61 cm x 91 cm)

March 2023

Mixed media collage

The skin tone is a mosaic of soft, pastel hues, achieved through a layering of watercolor and colored pencil marks. These delicate strokes blend and merge to form a captivating, ombre-effect backdrop. The cherry blossom motif, a classic symbol of