Fragrance / House of Season 1995

"Fragrance / House of Season" by Katsuhito Nishikawa presents us with a captivating field of what seems to be countless petals, seeds, or leaves, stretching to a defined horizon line under an empty sky. The image evokes a sense of ritual and cyclical return to nature's rhythms. Consider the symbolic weight of the horizon, the line that separates the known from the unknown. This mirrors the ancient Greek concept of limit and potential, appearing in countless landscapes throughout art history, from classical friezes to Romantic paintings, each time reflecting a longing for transcendence and an awareness of mortality. Here, the horizon becomes a threshold, a boundary between the tangible earth and the ethereal sky. In connecting with nature, the artist taps into the subconscious, sparking a powerful emotional response. It is a reminder of the enduring connection between humanity and the natural world, echoing through centuries of art and cultural memory. The image is an invitation to contemplate the transience and the enduring beauty of the natural world.