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Japanese traditional culture and art patterns
Japanese traditional culture and art patterns
Japanese traditional culture and art patterns
Japanese traditional culture and art patterns — artist's signature
Japanese traditional culture and art patterns — edge view
Japanese traditional culture and art patterns — detail
Japanese traditional culture and art patterns — shown hanging
Painting by Corrine RW 5 Artworks Sold

Temari

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

30cm (W) x 40cm (H) x 1.5cm (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity
A$390

Artwork Description

- Inspired by Temari: A Celebration of Tradition and Joy

- This artwork draws inspiration from the intricate beauty and symbolism of Temari balls, a traditional Japanese craft with roots in 7th-century China. “Temari,” meaning “hand ball,” reflects a cultural legacy of vibrant artistry, cherished as gifts symbolizing friendship, loyalty, and wishes for a joyful life.

- In this painting, the patterns on the girl’s traditional Japanese garment are intricately designed to echo the mesmerizing motifs of Temari balls. This connection bridges the timeless elegance of cultural heritage with a dreamlike, modern interpretation, creating an atmosphere of wonder and celebration. The artwork evokes the nostalgia of childhood happiness, blending exotic aesthetics with vibrant positivity.

- Through its rich colors and symbolic details, this piece invites viewers to immerse themselves in the charm of tradition, while celebrating the universal themes of joy, connection, and the enduring beauty of handcrafted art. A perfect addition for those who appreciate culture, history, and artistry with a personal and uplifting touch.

Artist Bio
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Corrine RW 25 artworks | 2 Sold

Corrine Rui Wen is a contemporary visual artist based in Brisbane, creating atmospheric, cinematic paintings shaped by light, memory, and emotion.
Her work explores quiet moments that feel like fragments of unfinished films—scenes suspended between reality and dream, where light becomes a storyteller and space holds its own emotional resonance.

Drawing from her background in film and visual composition, Corrine approaches each painting as a crafted moment of narrative. She works primarily in watercolor and acrylic, using softness, depth, and shifting luminosity to evoke intimate worlds. Architecture, sculpture, landscapes, and interior spaces appear in her work not as literal subjects, but as emotional environments—places that invite contemplation, nostalgia, and the quiet tension of unspoken stories.

Corrine’s artistic sensibility is strongly influenced by classical architecture, European cities, and the cinematic atmosphere of Italian film. Yet her interest lies not in depicting places as they are, but in how they feel—how a warm corridor, a distant horizon, or a window catching late light can stir memory and create connection.

Through her paintings, Corrine aims to offer viewers a sense of stillness and presence—moments where time slows and emotion becomes visible. Her paintings are held in private collections across Australia, with ongoing sales through curated online art platforms. She continues to develop new series that explore the interplay of light, silence, and inner experience.

For commissions, representation, or collaborations, please contact or visit her on Instagram: @corrine_rw.