Cat and Sakura Kakejiku Hanging Scroll
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This hanging scroll introduces a quiet sense of narrative and seasonal presence, offering moments of calm within everyday life. At the center of the composition, a single cherry branch extends broadly across the picture plane, along which a solitary cat walks in silence. Its unhurried steps suggest a gentle enjoyment of spring’s arrival, lending the scene a composed and peaceful atmosphere.
The palette is restrained throughout, evoking the lingering chill of early spring. In contrast, the cherry blossoms are rendered in soft, delicate tones, subtly signaling the first signs of warmth breaking through the cold. The interplay between the subdued background and the refined treatment of the flowers creates a nuanced depth within the work.
Placed along the natural flow of the branch, the cat introduces a sense of movement while preserving an overall stillness, guiding the viewer’s gaze effortlessly into the scene. The composition makes masterful use of blank space—a hallmark of Japanese painting—giving the image a poetic openness and quiet resonance.
The artist, Nishimura Kingyo, graduated in 1987 from Kyoto City University of Arts, where he specialized in nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). Based in Kyoto, he has presented work in a range of solo and group exhibitions.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
L 150 cm (59 in) x W 35 cm (13.8 in) [Scroll rod length] 40.5 cm (15.9 in) |
| Material |
[Main work] Washi paper [Scroll rod] Wood [Scroll rod ends] Ceramic |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
Maker / Brand
Founded in Gifu, a region renowned for its rich Mino washi heritage, Kaitakudo Art has been crafting kakejiku, Japanese hanging scrolls, for over fifty years. Their work is supported by skilled artisans, including nationally certified first-grade specialists in traditional art mounting who uphold time-honored techniques. From planning and mounting to retail, they oversee the entire process in-house, ensuring consistent quality at every step.
While preserving tradition, they continue to explore new possibilities for kakejiku—developing styles that suit modern interiors and sharing the beauty of Japanese art with the world.
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Japanese hanging scrolls, known as kakejiku or kakemono, are a traditional form of Japanese wall art that has been cherished for over a thousand years. Featuring Japanese calligraphy, seasonal motifs, or paintings, each scroll is crafted with refined techniques that reflect the beauty of nature and culture.
Versatile and timeless, they can be displayed in homes, tea rooms, or modern interiors, and are often referred to as picture scrolls or Japanese scrolls. Their lightweight form makes them easy to roll, store, and rotate with the season or occasion. As an enduring expression of Japanese wall art, hanging scrolls bring harmony to any space.
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Kakejiku Hanging Scrolls
Japanese hanging scrolls, known as kakejiku or kakemono, are a traditional form of Japanese wall art that has been cherished for over a thousand years. Featuring Japanese calligraphy, seasonal motifs, or paintings, each scroll is crafted with refined techniques that reflect the beauty of nature and culture.
Versatile and timeless, they can be displayed in homes, tea rooms, or modern interiors, and are often referred to as picture scrolls or Japanese scrolls. Their lightweight form makes them easy to roll, store, and rotate with the season or occasion. As an enduring expression of Japanese wall art, hanging scrolls bring harmony to any space.
