Ken Matsubara Japanese, b. 1948
Moon Sound 月聲
Painting
H27 1/8 x W39 3/8 in
H69 x W100 cm
H69 x W100 cm
A23270
A full moon reflects a swath of light on a still ocean. Matsubara’s scene evokes the Buddhist allegory of a narrow white path that guides you away from earthly temptations to a place of spiritual awakening. The dark blue and black of Matusbara’s palette emphasize the gold leaf of the halo, representing the moon and the luminous moon path. In the painting’s foreground, the waves gently lap along the shore.