Vivid Colors Convey the Splendor of Life and the Secrets of the World
Curator of the State Hermitage Museum
Aleksey Bogolyubov
Ayako Takahashi is an artist who astonishes and inspires by injecting genuine, unadulterated emotion and a deep sense of the philosophical into artwork with an expressive style that strikes a superb balance between fine artistry and a unique charm that is sure to elicit a spontaneous smile from the viewer. In the blink of an eye, Ms. Takahashi transforms even the most familiar everyday scenery into spaces that are imbued with something special through her keen observational eye and the almost magical vibrancy of her colors.
In particular, the “sea” as portrayed by Ms. Takahashi is imbued with a mysterious charm that clearly sets it apart from scenes of the sea that we know so well. Rich in originality, her colorful expressive style and bold compositions create a tranquil, sublime world beneath the surface, portraying an array of creatures as they dance, sing and frolic on the seafloor in all their resplendence. They symbolize the gift of life as instilled by God. Anybody who views her work is sure to come away with a strong sense of the extraordinary love and affection that she holds for the sea, for all living things and for the world itself. Ms. Takahashi is an exceptional artist who is constantly reshaping the beauty that she sees in the world through the lens of her refined artistic sensibilities so that she may convey this beauty to others. In addition, while certainly possessing modern sensitivities, Ms. Takahashi also clearly values traditional Japanese culture. Thus, she is forever in the process of uniting past, present and future by absorbing inherited history with reverence while simultaneously sublimating it into new forms of expression. Meanwhile, with unique compositions that seem to blend the artistic cultures of East and West and a richly creative deformation style, Ms. Takahashi continues to fill viewers’ hearts with pure emotion as an artist who is always approaching art as a bold challenger. While influenced by essential Japanese elements, her perspective on the world is truly remarkable, as it suggests entirely new possibilities for Japanese painting styles that are unlike any the world has seen before.
Above all else, I am continually overwhelmed by Ms. Takahashi’s astonishing expressive powers, which freely flow from her works through her masterful use of colors. At times vivid and vibrant, at times imbued with unique textures and a strong sense of the profound, Ms. Takahashi conveys to us the often-overlooked secrets of our world through her richly colorful expressions. Viewing the beautiful scenery that unfolds before our very eyes, we come to know what life is.
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Curator of the State Hermitage Museum
Aleksey Bogolyubov
Ayako Takahashi is an artist who astonishes and inspires by injecting genuine, unadulterated emotion and a deep sense of the philosophical into artwork with an expressive style that strikes a superb balance between fine artistry and a unique charm that is sure to elicit a spontaneous smile from the viewer. In the blink of an eye, Ms. Takahashi transforms even the most familiar everyday scenery into spaces that are imbued with something special through her keen observational eye and the almost magical vibrancy of her colors.
In particular, the “sea” as portrayed by Ms. Takahashi is imbued with a mysterious charm that clearly sets it apart from scenes of the sea that we know so well. Rich in originality, her colorful expressive style and bold compositions create a tranquil, sublime world beneath the surface, portraying an array of creatures as they dance, sing and frolic on the seafloor in all their resplendence. They symbolize the gift of life as instilled by God. Anybody who views her work is sure to come away with a strong sense of the extraordinary love and affection that she holds for the sea, for all living things and for the world itself. Ms. Takahashi is an exceptional artist who is constantly reshaping the beauty that she sees in the world through the lens of her refined artistic sensibilities so that she may convey this beauty to others. In addition, while certainly possessing modern sensitivities, Ms. Takahashi also clearly values traditional Japanese culture. Thus, she is forever in the process of uniting past, present and future by absorbing inherited history with reverence while simultaneously sublimating it into new forms of expression. Meanwhile, with unique compositions that seem to blend the artistic cultures of East and West and a richly creative deformation style, Ms. Takahashi continues to fill viewers’ hearts with pure emotion as an artist who is always approaching art as a bold challenger. While influenced by essential Japanese elements, her perspective on the world is truly remarkable, as it suggests entirely new possibilities for Japanese painting styles that are unlike any the world has seen before.
Above all else, I am continually overwhelmed by Ms. Takahashi’s astonishing expressive powers, which freely flow from her works through her masterful use of colors. At times vivid and vibrant, at times imbued with unique textures and a strong sense of the profound, Ms. Takahashi conveys to us the often-overlooked secrets of our world through her richly colorful expressions. Viewing the beautiful scenery that unfolds before our very eyes, we come to know what life is.