Acrylics on canvas
140 x 120 cm
2024
 
“Japanese Cranes in Motion” is a large-scale, abstract interpretation of Japanese red crowned cranes, creatures revered for their grace, longevity, and spiritual symbolism. This painting captures not just their physical beauty, but the energy and movement of flight, ritual, and wind. It is a visual poem about freedom, joy, and the soul’s dance with nature.

Using a vibrant, emotionally charged palette of blues, purple , deep teal, and indigo the cranes are rendered as gestural forms, sometimes fully visible, sometimes melting into bold colours. Their wings and necks are suggested with sweeping brushstrokes and layered textures, creating the sensation of motion across the canvas.

The painting was developed through multiple layers of acrylics and texture mediums, applied with brushes, palette knives, and spontaneous drips.