In Japanese teahouses, the connection between interior and exterior is an integral part of the ceremonial experience that brings people together. At all ends of these houses, one often finds masterfully crafted wooden frameworks with sliding opaque windows. Beyond these windows, expansive gardens come into view, serving as quiet reminders for those inside to remain attuned to their surroundings. This relationship can also be seen as a lesson—an invitation to recognize that elements of nature, such as a house, are not meant to exist in isolation but as part of something greater. This drawing becomes a window to a window, framing a background that belongs to the man-made structure while remaining deeply connected to the natural world beyond.
"In all the photos I scanned, there was always that familiar green background, with bamboo reaching toward the edges of each corridor or room. Eventually, my attention shifted to the walls. All of them were made from similar materials—like those often found in the gardens of these houses—serving as subtle boundaries that separate the interior space from the outside. I found something quietly harmonious and symbolic in this: a reflection of traditional craftsmanship and the delicate precision in the width and spacing of the bamboo sticks. In this drawing, I searched for the perfect composition—one that brings everything together in a single frame, perhaps even creating a theatrical experience, like an open stage framed by curtains."
This piece was done with ink on Washi paper, PVC, and Polyester paper.
Dimensions: 297 x 210mm
