Leaping in Sea Spray - Shikishi Art by Kotaro Yamada
In Leaping in Sea Spray, Kotaro Yamada captures the explosive beauty of a fish bursting from the surface of the sea. The artist exaggerates the silhouette and dorsal fin to heighten the drama of the moment, transforming a fleeting leap into a symbol of energy and grace.
Through a dense constellation of silver and blue dots, Yamada evokes both the brilliance of reflected light and the raw vitality of water in motion. His mastery of pointillism, using everyday instruments such as colored ballpoint pens and a fountain pen, results in a luminous and finely textured image that balances control and spontaneity.
Each of Yamada’s shikishi works blends technical rigor with poetic sensitivity—honoring Japan’s tradition of compact pictorial formats while exploring the infinite within a limited space.
Artist: Kotaro Yamada
Signed with seal
Year: 2025
Original Artwork Size : 24cm x 27cm (9.4 x 10.6 inches)
Japanese Title: 波飛沫に跳ねる (Namishibuki ni Haneru)
Artist: Kotaro Yamada
Signed with seal
Year: 2025
Original Artwork Size: 24.2 × 27.1 cm (9.5 × 10.7 in)
Technique Keywords: pointillism, colored pen, fountain pen, Japanese shikishi board