Inhale, oil on canvas.
For Japanese artistMiho Hirano, boundaries are designed to be breached.
No matter how disparate, the elements in her artwork serve as complements rather than contrasts to one another.
“Inhale,” oil on canvas.
These forces, however, arent illustrated in competition, but instead as intimately connected.
Peaceful Timeoffers a similar narrative, portraying another woman floating through water with swarming fish.
Flowers also figure strongly in the exhibition.
“Peaceful Time,” oil on canvas.
When combined with the sensuality of Hiranos painted women, the flowers become far more delicate and almost transcendent.
Like water, theyre precarious symbols, reflecting their dual roles as celebratory and funereal.
Peaceful Time, oil on canvas.
“Together Forever,” oil on canvas.
Together Forever, oil on canvas.
Charms, oil on canvas.
Compassion, oil on canvas.
“Charms,” oil on canvas.
Deceive Myself, oil on canvas.
Distant Loved One, oil on canvas.
Hirano often incorporates naturalistic imagery, such as flowers, water, and animals.
“Compassion,” oil on canvas.
Girl’s Mind 1, oil on canvas.
Sleep of Oblivion, oil on canvas.
You’re a Light in My Heart, oil on canvas.
“Deceive Myself,” oil on canvas.
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