Press Release:The paintings of Mayumi Yamae are emotionally charged depictions of women, borrowing imagery from exotic and alluring flowers and birds with soft, delicate feathers. The petals of these flowers, which seem to blend seamlessly with the bird's feathers, evoke the curves and contours of a woman's body. Yet, these beautiful petals are marred by gray fissures, symbolizing the …
Press Release:The paintings of Mayumi Yamae are emotionally charged depictions of women, borrowing imagery from exotic and alluring flowers and birds with soft, delicate feathers. The petals of these flowers, which seem to blend seamlessly with the bird's feathers, evoke the curves and contours of a woman's body. Yet, these beautiful petals are marred by gray fissures, symbolizing the decay and transience of female beauty. In fact, the flower petals and feathers are polished to a glossy finish reminiscent of porcelain, while the fissures are exposed canvas, creating a stark contrast. …
