Born, Live, and Die for Others
Born, Live, and Die for Others
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As a junior high school student, I once wondered why life is born at all. The answer came, years later, from a book by Setouchi Jakucho, a Japanese Buddhist nun: "You were born for other people."
It seems that all living things — plants and animals alike — are born, in the end, to be eaten by something else. The universe may work the same way: when a star dies, its fragments become part of another star. Life and death on Earth may echo the same pattern found in the cosmos.
This painting centers on magnolia blossoms, with petals falling around them, as a way to express the connection between life, death, and the cosmos.
With its sophisticated, mystical, and deeply warm tones, this painting is designed to create a sense of depth and serene space in your home. It serves as a reminder to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner peace amidst the busyness of modern life.
Details
- Original pastel painting on canvas
- Painted in 2023
- Size: 65.2 W x 53 H x 2 D cm (25.7 W x 20.9 H x 0.8 D in)
- Unframed, with a picture-hanging string attached on the back — ready to hang
- Certificate of Authenticity included
Want to see how this painting would look on your wall?
Email me a straight-on photo of the wall where you’d like to hang the painting, and include the title of the painting you’re interested in. I’ll create a preview and email it to you.
yu@yukuramitsu.com
Your photo will only be used to create your preview and won’t be published without your permission.
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For Collectors,
Each painting comes with a card featuring an image of the work, with a handwritten note from me sharing the story, inspiration, or a thought behind it.
Written as the painting leaves my studio, it is a small personal connection between the artist and the person who chose to live with it.
The Breathe With It Guarantee
Bring the painting into your space and live with it.
If it doesn't feel right — if it doesn't bring the sense of calm, space, or connection you were hoping for — you may return it within 7 days for a full refund (Japan only).
For international collectors, I'll personally help you choose the right piece before you decide, including a space preview to make sure it truly fits your environment.
Returns should be shipped using the original packaging to ensure the artwork's safety.