[Special Report] The Astonishing Miracle That “Red and White Plum Blossoms” Brings to Your Life
I, Mimi Takamizawa, am here to share an important story with you.
You spend your days busy and occupied.
Do you truly feel that you are living your own life?
In fact, by acquainting yourself with wonderful art, the quality of your life will improve dramatically.
The great artists of the past have left behind wonderful gifts to heal your heart.
By coming to know Ogata Korin’s ultimate masterpiece, the Red and White Plum Blossoms screens, you will realize the true value of your life.
Only genuine works that leave their mark on history can guide you toward reliable happiness.
The Ultimate Art Experience to Relieve Your Fatigue
First, let me share the basic details of this masterpiece with you.
It is a treasure of Japanese art possessing undeniable quality and rich tradition.
- Title: Red and White Plum Blossoms (Kohakubai-zu Byobu)
- Artist: Ogata Korin
- Period: Edo period (circa early 18th century / Kyoho era)
- Technique: Color and ink on paper with gold leaf background (pair of two-panel folding screens)
- Dimensions: 156.0 cm × 172.2 cm each
- Status: National Treasure of Japan
- Location: MOA Museum of Art (Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Table of Contents
- A Story of Light and Shadow Connecting You and Ogata Korin
- Epoch-Making Challenges Born of the Era and the Presence of Rivals
- Astonishing Techniques and the Eternal Charm of Red and White Plum Blossoms
- The Truth of Art That Saves Your Heart and Life
- Lessons from Great Figures That Change the Standard of Success
A Story of Light and Shadow Connecting You and Ogata Korin
Have you ever experienced things not going as planned in your work or relationships?
There must be days when you feel you have failed and find yourself standing still.
In fact, Ogata Korin’s life was also full of ups and downs.
Korin was born as the son of a wealthy kimono merchant family called “Kariganeya” in Kyoto.
In his youth, he indulged in pleasure and made the mistake of squandering his fortune.
However, Korin rose above it.
It was after he turned 40 that he made the firm decision to establish himself as a professional painter.
Precisely because he experienced hardship and setbacks, Korin acquired expressions that could genuinely bring joy to those who view them.
Korin’s struggles overlap with your daily struggles.
The plum branches he paints overcome the harsh winter to bloom into beautiful flowers.
Korin’s work gives you the courage to know that even if you fail, you can start anew.
Epoch-Making Challenges Born of the Era and the Presence of Rivals
The Genroku to Kyoho eras of the Edo period were times when townsperson culture flourished.
People worked hard to enrich their lives through their own effort and power.
During this era, Korin was surrounded by fascinating rivals and companions.
His younger brother, Ogata Kenzan, brought revolutionary innovations to the world of ceramics.
Furthermore, Tawaraya Sotatsu’s innovative compositions exerted a profound influence on Korin.
They honed their skills against one another, creating a brand-new era.
Living in modern society, you too must be going through life competing with the rivals and colleagues around you.
The energy left behind by the creators of that era gives you vitality.
Authentic works forged through mutual rivalry possess the power to encourage you.
Astonishing Techniques and the Eternal Charm of Red and White Plum Blossoms
In the center of the screens, a deep, black-shimmering river stream is depicted.
On the left stands a supple white plum tree, and on the right, a powerful red plum tree.
This contrasting composition was an unprecedented and novel design.
The art historian Taichiro Kobayashi presented an interpretation viewing the central river as a female body and the plum trees on both sides as males.
Just looking at the canvas brings the surging energy of life vividly to mind.
There are also astonishing facts regarding the techniques used.
It was once suggested that the gold background was painted with gold pigment, but recent re-examinations confirmed that gold leaf was indeed applied.
For the central stream, a highly secret technique was used where sulfur was applied over silver foil to chemically turn the silver black.
The plum blossoms that currently appear white were originally a vivid pink color back then.
Even as it transforms with the passage of time, it continues to preserve its undeniable value.
The Truth of Art That Saves Your Heart and Life
Do you realize that you, who are always working so hard, need rest?
Mimi Takamizawa’s art serves your life with utmost sincerity.
This is because you, as the “protagonist” of your own story, have the right to claim a life of true “value.”
I am deeply influenced by the psychiatrist Viktor Frankl.
Everyone can live a life of “meaning.”
You can create a meaningful story.
If you hold a purpose in life, you will never feel bored from the moment you wake up in the morning until you fall asleep at night.
I also cherish the words of Henry Ford:
“Most people think of success as getting something. But in truth, success is giving.”
These words offer a major hint for your everyday life.
When you choose a lifestyle of giving value to someone, anxiety disappears from your heart.
The artwork Korin created to bring you joy is truly art that “gives.”
Furthermore, I receive great inspiration from the words of Tokuji Munetsugu, the founder of CoCo Ichibanya:
“Do not look sideways; dedicate yourself to management.”
“Nothing goes well from the beginning, so keep going without giving up. Business is daily accumulation and gratitude. Working 5,640 hours a year.”
Mr. Munetsugu proved the importance of pouring passion into one’s work and serving others.
You, who work hard every single day, are also a wonderful protagonist dedicating yourself to your own life.
Reliable Answers to Clear Your Doubts
“Isn’t art too difficult for me?”
You might feel anxious like that.
Please rest assured. Art is by no means difficult.
If your heart is not moved after you touch, view, and think about a work over and over again, then it is simply a poorly made piece.
A work that cannot convince you is a failure.
A true masterpiece that stands the test of history will instantly captivate your heart.
Red and White Plum Blossoms is waiting for you right now at the MOA Museum of Art.
If you do not acquaint yourself with works of art, you will lose a precious opportunity to heal your heart and deepen the meaning of your life.
By touching genuine art, your daily life will become strikingly comfortable and rich.
Artworks that remain in history will rescue your spirit and powerfully support your future.
Why not set out as soon as possible into the world of Red and White Plum Blossoms, where the passion of good old times resides?
A special journey to meet a new you begins right here.
How was it?
What are your thoughts on the wonderful gifts left behind by the great artists of the past?
Please feel free to share your thoughts and impressions with me!
