Flowers of the Four Seasons Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

This work is designed to be enjoyed throughout the year, offering a sense of calm and fresh discovery each time it is viewed. Centered on the peony—long celebrated as the “king of flowers”—the composition brings together plum blossoms, nandina berries, bellflowers, and small chrysanthemums, each representing a different season. In nature, these plants never bloom at the same time, yet here they are depicted side by side, transcending the passage of time to create a richly balanced and harmonious scene.

The peony’s dignified presence, the plum that signals the close of winter, nandina as a symbol of fruition, the pure and upright bellflower, and the modestly blooming chrysanthemum each retain their distinct character. At the same time, they complement one another, forming a quiet dialogue across the surface of the painting. From the flowers emerges both a sense of living energy and a restrained, gentle elegance.

One of the work’s enduring appeals lies in its symbolic reading: flowers from different seasons are likened to encounters between people and to relationships that gradually take shape over time. The composition carries a wish for harmonious connections and meaningful bonds. By presenting a scene that cannot exist in the natural world, the piece exemplifies the unique expressive freedom of art, where time gives way to imagination and intention.

Suzuki Yuri was born in 1958 in Gifu Prefecture. She specializes in flower-and-bird paintings, classical designs, figurative art, and animal paintings, and is known for her delicate and refined style, continuing to create art with great passion amid the rich natural beauty of Gifu. As a member of the Bokusai-kai (Ink and Color Painting Association), she has received numerous awards, including being selected for the 5th Maeda Seison Memorial Grand Prize.

Kaitakudo Art

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.

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.