Nankuranaisa
Nankuranaisa, 2023. Framed Triptych. Ink on Fabriano watercolour paper (300gsm) on panel, gum strip. 390 x 125 x 8cm
From Tiny Acorns, 2023. Diptych. Ink on Fabriano watercolour paper (300gsm) on birch panel, aluminium subframe. 231 x 150 x 5cm.
Roots & Buds (sketches), 2023. Ink on Fabriano stretched watercolour paper (300gsm). c. 115 x 115cm.
From Within, 2023. Ink on Fabriano stretched watercolour paper (300gsm) on birch panel. c. 150 x 150 x 4cm.
The Outcome Will Be Worth It, 2023. Ink on handmade gesso on canvas, 24 carat gold leaf embellishment. 104 x 154 x 5cm.
The Outcome Will Be Worth It, 2023. Ink on handmade gesso on canvas, 24 carat gold leaf embellishment. 104 x 154 x 5cm.
Emergence, 2023. Ink on handmade gesso on canvas, 24 carat gold leaf embellishment. 104 x 154 x 5cm.
Nankuranaisa (なんくるないさ) originates from primordial Japan and it originally means:
“Never forget who you are and live for today and tomorrow; Never forget to smile and regardless of your day, remember that the sun will greet you with a big smile the next day. So do this yourself too.”
As time passed, this broader meaning has been condensed and adapted to express a strong affirmation and desire.
Its current definition is: “In the end, everything will work out”.
If you do the right thing, the true thing, everything will be fine.