岸樹井藤岸樹井藤 means a metaphor from the Buddhist scriptures, it refers to the tree on the cliff [岸樹] and the wisteria vines in the well [井藤]. This mural interprets life in terms of Buddhist doctrine, depicting a man being chased by an elephant hanging from a vine that is hanging over a well at the bottom of a cliff. Below are a poisonous dragon and four venomous snakes, while white and black mice take turns gnawing on the vines, and the man is catching honey that falls from a beehive one drop at a time with his tongue. This Buddhist painting often metaphorized a life where one cannot see even an inch ahead due to human greed. However, it also talks about the sweet honey-like joy of life in a life that is full of ups and downs like a roller coaster. Whenever I saw this painting as a child, I felt an inexplicable sense of regret in my heart. And I often witnessed this metaphor in my life.
For me, the honey of life is a painting. Of course, there may be many things such as loved ones, family, etc. However, if I had to find something special in my life, I would say that it was a painting. I want to think of my painting not as a honey on a tree branch, but as a beautiful peony flower. In moments of desperation, I often forget the hardships of life by falling in love with the beauty of the flower. I cannot stand not drawing that flower because it is so beautiful. When a painting is drawn as I intended, I feel joy as if I have the world. Every morning, from the moment I open my eyes until I fall asleep, I always think about the painting. And paintings have been my eternal best friend since I was a child, when my perception of myself grew. My friends changed and left, but paintings were always with me. When I was lonely, they silently showed me beautiful scenery, and when I was happy, the tip of the brush moved as if dancing. When I needed enlightenment, paintings were a window that showed me the world. That’s why I love paintings, want to draw every day, and want to communicate with the world through paintings. That’s why I want to invite people around me to this world of paintings. While I was painting, I was able to forget a lot of the hustle and bustle of the world. This was truly a healing process. If I didn’t have paintings like this, I would have been consumed by external forces. Painting was a medium that allowed me to live as myself completely. It was a window that allowed me to fully meet myself, like meditation, a door that led me to a new world, and a best friend who played house games with me for a long time. When I was young, I didn’t really know the importance and value of these paintings. I was more talented than others, so I just drew well, but I didn't know why it meant anything to me and how important it was to me. However, when I discovered how much drawing healed me and made me shine, I was able to feel gratitude for my talent and ability. And I felt rewarded when I saw their eyes sparkle as I shared the joy I received from drawing with others. As I truly communicated with people and shared joy through drawing, I felt the need to continue to dedicate my life to this. When you first start drawing, it can be scary. The blank sheet of paper in front of you will feel like a test. You will think a lot about the composition, the perspective, the value... and you will be scared. You may also feel ashamed and guilty for drawing an imperfect drawing. However, if you draw every day, one day you will discover the joy that shines in your drawing. You will master the light and shadow, the texture, and the atmosphere that you could not express before. Then you will start drawing the things you dreamed and thought about. This is really wonderful. When you reach this level, you will want to draw everything in the world. And I want to communicate with people through my paintings. I love people who love art. I admire the clear eyes and passion they show. And I am grateful to meet and talk to these people while painting. It is exciting for me to be able to make the world beautiful with just one brush. And that will continue.
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