Matsuri Memories

Acrylic and image transfer on wood.

60x40x1.50"

We’re standing in a narrow Japanese street and the enormous ‘Dashi’ (festival float) is barreling towards us at alarming speed, paper lanterns wildly swinging on the top.

It is being pushed by dozens of young men who will have to lift the entire thing on their shoulders to force it around a corner that is barely wide enough!

A Japanese matsuri is a wonderful experience, each one has their own unique traditions and the ­craftsmanship and beauty of the Dashi is always a treat!