馬場

Working in the traditional medium of paper and pigment, Miyasako's neo-nihonga Racetrack (Lot 1366) strives to integrate an element of space and time to the seemingly still image. Time here is no longer a mere undertone but is a fundamental element as Miyasako creates visually visible loops in his works to add this fourth dimension. Beginning at the small circular space of grass in the middle, the viewer's eye is drawn towards the racing horses to the left and systematically in a clockwise fashion. Repeatedly our eyes attempt the catch the detailed rendering of horses and their riders as our eyes travel across the green expanse. Miyasako even incorporates the faint trail of colour that remains as the racers speed past, encouraging a forward movement of the viewer's eye. As Miyasako says, "the art is to describe non-existent things as though they exist". Here, Miyasako uses four layers of paper stacked upon one another to enhance depth perception. He paints on top and on the reverse of the sheet and as a result, this work has multiple layers of colour fields and intricate details. Well versed in music and theatre, Miyasako skillfully incorporates these elements into his painting, all the while re-vitalizing the traditions of Japanese painting.