Flowers in the sky - the summer night hanabi delight
by Tara Krishna
Title
Flowers in the sky - the summer night hanabi delight
Artist
Tara Krishna
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Paper
Description
Summer is marked with fireworks displays all around Japan. These summer fireworks are called Hanabi. "Hana" means flower and "bi" means fire . So 'hanabi' means -"fire flowers", "flower-shaped fire" or a “flower expressed with fire”.
The craftsmen of old Japan were true artists. The makers of fireworks created refined designs by hand with exquisite expertise. In order to make fireworks, the craftsmen first had to master the art of flower arrangement. Creating fireworks also meant arranging flowers. Every single piece included a flower theme.
People wear ‘yukata’ (summer kimono) and gather to watch hanabi at places or see it from their homes while relaxing in the cool tranquil evenings.
Unlike the noise of regular fireworks, the quiet sparklers are fascinating with their fleeting beauty. Sparklers create a strong impression of “transience" in Japan. Once lit, it starts shooting out sparks like pine needles, but as it moves closer to the handle, it gradually goes out. It doesn't go out with a bang like regular fireworks, but slowly fades away until the very last moment, like a dream, a very Japanese kind of elegance.
(from various sources)
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Weekly Page Feature - Awesome Asia group - 07/30/2018
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July 21st, 2018
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Comments (33)
Sharon W 27 Days Ago
Such a beautiful painting Tara, with rich and vibrant colors and contrasts. I absolutely loved reading your description and it made me love your art even more. The fire flowers are extremely beautiful, and as I imagine seeing them with no loud bang as you describe, I am left in awe. How wondrous and magnificent an experience this must be to be there!
Tara Krishna replied:
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and wonderful words, Sharon! I sincerely appreciate it!
Joe Vella
Beautiful work Tara. Lovely subject.The colour is gorgeous & the watermelon looks so tempting.
Linda Howes
I love the deep rich colors and the sparkling fireworks! I also love her dress and the water mellon Tara!! l/f
Tara Krishna replied:
Many thanks for the detailed lovely comment, Linda !! Appreciate it very much always!!
Yoonhee Ko
Stunning painting! Tara! Love the amazing details on the Kimono & fire flowers are fabulous! Wonderful composition, colors & depth! Fantastic work of art! l/f
Tara Krishna replied:
Yoonhee, thank you very much for your awesome, descriptive words !! Truly appreciate your kindness and support always!!
Chris PrintsProject
Wow Tara! Outstanding work ❤ l/f
Tara Krishna replied:
Thank you very much for your awesome words and the l/f, Chris !! Most appreciated!!
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations for having this great piece of artwork chosen to be featured in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. I am proud to be able to support and promote all artists within our group. I very much enjoyed viewing the masterfully done piece from you portfolio to show off to all other artists and to attract perspective buyers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with all FAA members. Well worthy of this recognition.
Tara Krishna replied:
Thank you very much for this wonderful honor ,Randy !! Truly appreciate your wonderful support !!
Meryl Goudey
Blossoms to life on ABC! Creative title too! L/F
Tara Krishna replied:
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment and promo, Meryl !! Most appreciated !!
Sunil Kapadia
Marvelous interpretation and color rendering. LF
Tara Krishna replied:
Thank you very much for your wonderful words and the l/f, Sunil !! Most appreciated !!
Ian Gledhill
Tara.......Your outstanding painting has been selected as a weekly page feature in the 'Awesome Asia' group..Congratulations..Ian (admin)..30/July/2018.
Malanda Warner
Tara, such a beautiful and fascinating painting, everything detail is superbly rendered! LF
Tara Krishna replied:
Malanda, thank you so much for your lovely inspiring words and the l/f !! Truly appreciate your kind support always !!
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