Nahoko Komatsu O

Painting (MA)

Four Season Goddesses, Urushi ,Egg tempera ,oil and Real gold leaf on Full Kimono (upcycling) — Autumn Goddess :Pallas Athena Urushi, Egg tempera, Oil, Real Gold leaf on Full Kimono Approximately H180 X W180 cm . One of the 12 gods of Olympia in Greek mythology. The goddess Athena is known in Greek mythology as the goddess of Technology, Art, Strategy, and warfare. Here, I depict them as guardians details who protect everyone from disaster, suffering and illness. Summer Goddess ：Virgin Mary Symbol of pure maternal love. Urushi, Egg tempera, Oil, Real Gold leaf　on Full Kimono Approximately H180 X W180 cm , Symbol of pure maternal love. The mother of Jesus Christ, her motherhood exudes compassion. I chose her not for religious reasons, but because I value the character of the goddess. It is believed that she brings peace of mind and harmony to the family. Compassion, peace. Winter Goddess： Bodhisattva (Kannon Bosatsu) Urushi, Egg tempera, Oil, Real Gold leaf　on Full Kimono Approximately H180 X W180 cm. It is a merciful Bodhisattva, meaning `She will save as soon as she hears people seeking salvation, freely see the truth and save them'. `The one who shines' This kimono is called a ‘kurotomesode.’ It is the highest-ranked kimono in Japan. Of course, it is made of silk. It was a memento from my grandmother, who passed away last summer. My grandmother apparently purchased this kimono at Mitsukoshi (a high-end department store similar to Harrods in London). It was beautifully preserved with the original stitching intact, so I believe it was never worn. She passed away at the age of 102. Her family has a history of longevity. This piece was created with the hope that it will help prevent illness, aid in recovery if illness occurs, maintain health, promote longevity, and bring peace of mind. This work is part of the Hospital Art project I started with　RCA MA Painting. Spring Goddess:Queen Elizabeth II Urushi, Egg tempera, Oil, Real Gold leaf on Full Kimono Approximately H180 X W180 cm This piece is a high-ranking kimono called a ‘iro-tomesode,’ similar to a black tomesode.It was passed down to me from my mother. This kimono is made from thick silk fabric and features intricate designs hand-painted by artisans. This coloured-dyed kimono (iro-ori) was worn by Nahoko at a Christmas party hosted by the British Embassy last year, embodying the tradition of Japanese formal attire passed down through generations and the environmental value of silk as a renewable and biodegradable material.The central design depicts Queen Elizabeth II, portrayed as the goddess of spring, at the moment of her coronation. During her 70-year reign, the Queen presided over more than 200 official events, contributing significantly to the development of friendly relations with Commonwealth countries, support for education and the arts, and the promotion of multicultural societies.The image of the goddess in this design is said to emit golden light symbolising the compassion and wisdom of her reign, warding off evil and bringing happiness and prosperity. The selection of these motifs is an attempt to fuse traditional Japanese decorative art with modern symbolism, demonstrating the flexible and rich expressive power of Japanese culture in the context of international cultural exchange.

Genealogy of Motherhood and Compassion — The themes of the work , Hospital art and Kimno Project are compassion and Motherhood. Konohana sakuyahime (Left) H80✖️W65, Oil ,Egg tempera and Gold leaf on Kimono and Obi belt canvas.(2025) A goddess with the strength to give birth in the flame. Because she gave birth safely even in such circumstances, she is worshipped as a goddess of safe childbirth and a goddess of fire and is enshrined at Mt Fuji. As a goddess who embodies the beauty of cherry blossoms. /Virgin Mary. Symbol of pure maternal love.H80✖️W65, Oil ,Egg tempera and Gold leaf on Kimono and Obi belt canvas.(2025) /Middle of top →My mother　　　I think my moter is the top of Motherwood Middle of center → Kannonbosakuyahime /　 Middle plate →Gold and Black (Ladybird).

Gold and Black (ladybirds） — Nahoko Painted Urushi and real gold leaf. H10cm✖️W10 cm.Each item is handmade, so specifications may vary. Urushi is applied to the wooden board three to four times. Each item is handmade by artist Nahoko.　I created 108 plates, which is an important number in Eastern philosophy.[ Bonnow] I would like to release 108 worldly desires. The golden light destroys worldly desires.

Resonance -Melody and wellbeing, Urushi ,eggtempera ,oil and Gold leaf on canvas. Orange left, H100 ✖️80cm, Light H80 ✖️ W100cm, Mifddle Female figure H333.3 ✖️24.2cm, 2 woody plate W30cm H5cm — 「Pain」to be restored by imagination and circulation. Mother Teresa quoted ` Life is a song, sing it.`I believe it is important to connect someone with something. I thought that diversity can be expressed in a diverse world by connecting different materials.

About

Nahoko Komatsu O is a painter and contemporary artist based in Japan and the UK. She uses painting to explore emotions and thoughts on various important topics including current affairs, women’s rights, peace, human anatomy, and Japanese culture. She is starting a hospital art project from RCA Painting MA.

Through her practice, she aims to prompt viewers to question the world around them and make a positive impact on their thoughts and emotions. She derives pleasure from the intricate and mysterious journey of creating and analyzing art, and wants to share this excitement with viewers, encouraging a deep exploration of meaning and symbolism in her work.

Four projects.

Nahoko Komatsu O

１, Resonance　Project （Reincarnation, connected)

The same circle design will be included in the production work. The project will continue from 2021 to 2030 (along with the SDG targets). I would like to exhibit the works connected to one wall (like street art). The meaning of the circle (rim) is reincarnation, the connection between people, connected time, and light (Niels Bohr describes light as a line and Einstein describes it as a dot)

2, Female’s collection（women’s rights）

A series of paintings created fantastically in neutral human form on the subject of women, based on news and current affairs of the time, mainly on women’s rights issues and human rights. Expresses a voice from the female side. The size of the canvas on which the subject is painted is usually fixed.

３、Kimono project（Transmission of Japanese history and culture.）

The project is based on current events or some other theme while using traditional kimono and traditional kimono patterns and passing on their qualities as Japanese people. The project is about expressing the quality and meaning of the kimono as an artist based on current events or stories.

Three(1-3) separate projects, but connected and even created in collaboration.

４、Hospital Art Project　（Healing painting, social contribution）future project.

She is planning a Hospital Art Project　（Healing painting, social contribution).

Art in Hospitals, Rapidly Needed in Japan’s Super-Aging Society. the art that seeks to provide spiritual care for patients by making the facility a pleasant place to be.

She is interested in hospital art. It might have a medical meaning. It is not enough, but I also hope to contribute to society as an artist and a person of expression. In preparation for this, I am currently studying Stanford University Medical Online ‘Positive psychology: wellbeing Positive psychology and well-being: psychological, biological and social aspects of happiness’.

She was graduated cetificate 2024/April -2025/March , Tokyo University of art , Care and Art ,Diverscity of Tokyo. Door project.

Artist Nahoko work exhibition plan (Close Future)

2024: She is scheduled to be exhibited at a hospital in London this summer.This is collabolation with private hospital.

Her work was selected for the Excellence Award at the Ueno Royal Museum’s Open Call for Artists to depict Japanese nature. The work will be exhibited at the Ueno Royal Museum in August and at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in Kansai , in September, Japan.

It is also scheduled to be exhibited at Kunstpunkte in Duseldolf, Germany, in September.

2025 :Next March, she will hold a solo exhibition at the Ibaraki Prefectural Modern of Museum Art Tsukuba Branch in Japan.

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