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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Kazuo Nakamura, Blue Reflections, 1965
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Kazuo Nakamura, Blue Reflections, 1965
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Kazuo Nakamura, Blue Reflections, 1965

Kazuo Nakamura Japanese Canadian, October 13, 1926-April 9, 2002

Blue Reflections, 1965
oil on canvas
34 x 45 in
signed bottom right

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The artwork 'Blue Reflections' by Kazuo Nakamura is an entrancing representation of calm and profundity. The cascade of deep blue, punctuated by occasional ripples and streaks, creates an almost hypnotic...
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The artwork "Blue Reflections" by Kazuo Nakamura is an entrancing representation of calm and profundity. The cascade of deep blue, punctuated by occasional ripples and streaks, creates an almost hypnotic effect, pulling the viewer into its depths. The linear patterns and variations of blue hues seem to convey a rhythm—a heartbeat of nature or perhaps the ebb and flow of life itself.⁠
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The top of the painting, adorned with a shimmering line of trees or foliage, provides a stark contrast to the verticality of the cascading waters. It serves as a horizon line, suggesting a vast landscape beyond what we can see.⁠
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The meticulous attention to detail and precision with which Nakamura has crafted this piece is evident. Every brush stroke, every shade of blue, seems deliberate and purposeful. This careful craftsmanship combined with the meditative quality of the composition speaks to Nakamura's deep connection to nature and his introspective approach to art.⁠
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The artwork is more than just a visual experience—it's an invitation to pause, reflect, and immerse oneself in the infinite depths of nature and emotion. Whether one sees it as a reflection of the external world, the inner psyche, or the interconnectedness of both, "Blue Reflections" is a testament to the profound impact of art on the human soul.⁠
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Provenance

- Artist label with original price of $810

Literature

- John G. Hatch, Kazuo Nakamura: Life and Work (Toronto, ON: Art Canada Institute, 2021), p. 44.
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