I'm taking part today in
Monday Murals hosted by Sami.
I took this photo in April, 2012 at the
Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in Japan,
which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It was a temporary mural on a wooden hoarding
built to hide some construction/restoration work
going on behind it.
I'm a fan of Japanese taiko drumming
and of course, as a Canadian, I'm also
drawn to any depiction of maple leaves!
[Photo © Debra She Who Seeks, 2012]
...it's too nice to only be temporary!
ReplyDeleteI could see that on a building in Philly in their mural artist program.
ReplyDeleteI’m also a fan of taiko drumming. Incredible that that was just temporary.
ReplyDeleteTemporary…too bad!
ReplyDeleteConstruction covers need not be ugly or utilitarian.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been so amazing to see in person!
ReplyDeleteI just love the simplicity of the art work.
ReplyDeleteWe've got a mural being done here on the Strip that is already causing issues --- simply because it depicts a Ukrainian who was assaulted and murdered. What is the world coming to?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are joining us. This is a wonderful mural, I do hope it is still somewhere.
ReplyDeleteThe drumming appears to be causing the maple leaves to start falling. It's probably what happens when a maple tree is stressed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pity it was only temporary, it's beautiful! Thanks for joining and participating in Monday Murals Debra.
ReplyDeleteImpressive mural in Japanese style🎴
ReplyDeleteNext fall I can send you some maple leaves. Lots of them!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Debra.
ReplyDeleteLove, love LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI think murals/graffiti IS an art form that should be recognized more. Here in Chi there's a whole section of some elevated train tracks that was offered to graffiti artists to create murals. It's fabulous.
XOXO
I think you enjoyed Japan as much as I did. This is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! Taiko drumming is so stirring, and nothing better than gently falling autumn maple leaves...
ReplyDeleteI love ❤️ Chinese and Japanese art. Beautiful ❤️
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, I am guessing this mural is a clever apology for the construction noises coming from behind the screen.
ReplyDelete--Jim
@ Parnassus (Jim) -- That never occurred to me! D'oh!
DeleteWhat a beauty, shame it was only temporary.
ReplyDeleteA peaceful theme!
ReplyDeleteNice find!
ReplyDeleteIf that's temporary I'd love to see the permanent art.
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice.
ReplyDeleteI hope it ended up going somewhere to continue to be displayed for all to admire It’s beautiful
ReplyDeleteI never thought about this before, but do they have maple trees in Japan?
ReplyDelete@ Kirk -- Yes, they do! The tree in the mural is specifically called a "Japanese Maple," which has spectacular red leaves in the autumn. It's also a popular tree to miniaturize as a bonsai tree. The Japanese word for "maple leaf" is "momiji" and they have a popular treat called momiji cookies which have a variety of fillings. We sampled them all!
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