In The Peak Moment, Kotaro Yamada captures the decisive instant between motion and stillness. Formed entirely through thousands of precise dots, the composition vibrates with tension: the lure hovers before the open jaw, time seems to halt, and the viewer feels both the energy of pursuit and the calm of concentration.
Rendered in shimmering greens, pinks, and silvers, the fish’s body reveals Kotaro Yamada’s mastery of pointillism. Each microscopic dot builds a luminous surface that echoes the reflections of water and the rhythm of breath. The fluid line of the fishing thread introduces movement and narrative, contrasting the controlled discipline of the dots with a spontaneous gesture.
Working on a traditional shikishi board bordered in gold, Kotaro Yamada blends contemporary technique with Japanese material heritage. His signature seal anchors the work in quiet balance — a meditation on precision, patience, and the fleeting instant where nature and perception meet.
Artist: Kotaro Yamada
Signed with seal
Year: 2025
Original Artwork Size : 24cm x 27cm (9.4 x 10.6 inches)
The Peak Moment – by Kotaro Yamada
English Title: The Peak Moment
Japanese Title: 至高の一瞬 (Shikō no Isshun)
Artist: Kotaro Yamada
Signed with seal
Year: 2025
Original Artwork Size : 24cm x 27cm (9.4 x 10.6 inches)
Technique Keywords: pointillism, colored pen, Japanese shikishi board
