Nozomi and I went to the Tochigi Prefectural Art Museum today and saw the “Expressionist Movements in Japan” exhibition. It was very interesting to see works by Japanese artists from the early 20th century that had been strongly influenced by Western art movements from that time. I thought the picture I'm including was fascinating; on first glance, the woman looks very serious, but then I saw the title of the picture: “Woman with a Balloon”. I noticed the red balloon over her right shoulder, and my perspective completely changed. She doesn't look like a woman who would HAVE a balloon, so what is she doing? Hmmm.... or maybe she's not so serious, and that's a faint smile on her face. Anyway, we had a great time.
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Hi Rob, I see an older woman who is very sad. She thinks life has passed her by. I think the ballon represents the past, it is in the background. I see a frail, withered hand. Her features are very chiseled and gaunt. This must have been a great collection. When we think of you...we smile. Life has not passed you by. love, Rand/Di
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