Miwa Komatsu

The Entity Stirs

€1,700

Edition of 5055.4 (H) × 43.7 (W) cm

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A mythical beast steps out from the maelstrom.

Miwa Komatsu’s paintings are guided by a deeply personal spiritual outlook. Yamainu-san is a wolf-like divine being, encountered by Komatsu as a child and now found – wide eyed and cosmic – throughout her dazzling artworks.

In The Entity Stirs, Yamainu-san emerges from an ocean of lace-like white marks surrounded by mountains and fire. Based on an original painting, the edition layers a flatbed print with three silkscreen layers including fluorescent ink and flashes of gold.

The dazzling eyes at the artwork’s centre are of particular significance. Komatsu explains that – in a series of epiphanies – the intense stares she is confronted by in otherworldly encounters have broadened her own vision, and helped her to paint.

Each print is accompanied by a copy of The Great Harmonisation – an illustrated poem conceived as an introduction to the conceptual framework of Komatsu’s practice.

Behind the scenes

a portrait of Miwa Komatsu wearing a crisp white robe in her studio – colourful paintings are visible in the background

Miwa Komatsu6 collaborationsMiwa Komatsu has one main objective in her practice – to translate spirituality into works of art. Working across different media, she explores Japanese folklore, Buddhism and other mythologies. She grew up in Nagano, the city with the highest mountains in Japan. This gave her "a deep sense of connection with the outside world, far beyond physical borders.” Her process often begins with prayer and meditation. This is a crucial part of connecting with the immaterial world she strives to channel. While Komatsu is best known for her paintings, she’s also made etchings, porcelain sculptures and virtual reality experiences. At exhibitions and events, she often paints live – showing how performative the painting process can be.

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