This exhibition was inspired by the two cherry blossom trees at the end of my garden. Growing up, they were simply goal posts, then when my teenager years hit they became posts for a hammock. More recently however, upon returning home from University I looked to the same trees and noticed what the trees truly represent, that life can be so overwhelmingly beautiful, yet so fragile and tragically short. The trees to me represent finding beauty in quality not quantity and realising the value throughout our lives. In Japan, thousands travel with their loved ones to view this beautiful nature, enjoying festivals with food, drink, and music. The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years, and this togetherness the country experiences upon their blooming season gives them a yearly reminder of the value of life.
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The consistency of the blank canvas mirrors the purity of the trees, and allows the single focus of the painting to be the bright colours of the blossom leaves. Furthermore, the dark bark of the tree trunks contrasts the light background, bringing the subject forward, and conveying a sense of strength and rigidity.
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